Mizoram

Mizoram has started a special drive to find eligible voters whose names are missing from the electoral rolls. This comes right after the state completed its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta confirmed that final electoral rolls were published on 7 September. With 1 July 2026 as the qualifying date, the state now has 8,35,869 registered voters. That includes 4,32,689 women, 4,03,179 men, and one third-gender elector. The gender ratio of 1,073 is well above the national average.

Why This Drive Was Needed

Before SIR began, Enumeration Forms were distributed to 8,75,068 electors. The drop in numbers since then has raised concerns. That is exactly why this new drive matters.

Election Commission of India has directed CEOs, District Election Officers, and Electoral Registration Officers to identify every eligible citizen who has been left out. Booth Level Officers will now go house to house, compare the current roll with the pre-SIR roll, and bring in anyone found eligible through Form 6.

BLOs are expected to cover 20 to 25 electors per week. They aim to finish within about a month. They will also help first-time and young voters who have never been enrolled.

During SIR, BLOs had prepared lists of absent, shifted, dead, and duplicate electors. These were displayed at panchayat bhawans, Urban Local Bodies, and BDO offices. Lists were also shared with Booth Level Agents and political parties.

ECI has made it clear that voter enrolment is a continuous process. Any eligible person, whether never enrolled or recently deleted from the roll, can apply at any time. Booth Level Camps will be set up to make the process smoother. Special camps may also be organised for those who need extra help.

EROs will act on applications as per the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Booth-wise lists will also be shared with political party representatives for their review.

Mizoram has released the final electoral roll for 2026 after finishing a special revision process. The list now includes 8,35,869 registered voters. Officials added 39,243 new names and removed 32,280 entries.

Check your voter status

Voters in the state should confirm their details now. You can check your name online on the Chief Electoral Officer of Mizoram website or the Election Commission of India portal. Enter your EPIC number to verify your enrollment.

If you prefer an offline process, visit your local Booth Level Officer to see the printed rolls. If your name is missing, you can submit Form 6 along with your age and residence proof to get registered.

Members of Delete Church in Mizoram told Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta that they want to stay off the voter list. This decision comes from their religious beliefs. During a visit to Zotlang and Champhai, officials talked with these residents to understand why they are not registering.

Voter list updates

Election Commission is currently running a special revision across many states to keep voter records updated. Mizoram has moved its registration process online. Even so, this small group stays firm. They feel that signing up goes against their faith. The state plans to publish the final voter list on September 7, 2026.

Election officials in Mizoram face a tricky situation while updating voter lists. Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta recently traveled from Aizawl to Zotlang in Champhai district to talk with the Delete Church community. Even after that visit, about 40 eligible voters from this group are still refusing to be on the voter list.

Religious concerns and voter registration

This group avoids official government systems, including Aadhaar and bank accounts, because of a religious belief about the number 666. Members link this number to the biblical number of the beast. Officials held a friendly meeting to ask them to participate, but the community is sticking to its choice. This shows a rare conflict between the goal of including everyone in voting and personal religious beliefs.

Young Mizo Association is pushing for a cleaner voter list in Mizoram. During the current Special Intensive Revision, the group met with officials in Mamit to make sure only genuine citizens are on the list. Local groups keeping watch on these processes is very important.

Protecting voter rights

Leaders from the group expressed concerns about shifting demographics and the need to protect the rights of local people. Mamit District Election Officer Lalnunfela Chawngthu confirmed that hearings will be held to check claims. With over 8 lakh voters currently on the draft lists, authorities have a big job ahead to finalize the records accurately.

Officials and civil society leaders met in Lawngtlai to talk about the current electoral roll update process. Deputy Commissioner Donny Lalruatsanga led the meeting. He stated that everyone needs to be alert because the district shares international borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Monitoring voter registration

Local groups like Central Young Mizo Association are keeping a close watch. They are worried that people who are not citizens might try to register. Officials are now working with village councils and churches. This partnership helps make sure every eligible voter is on the list while protecting the accuracy of the entire process.

People in Mizoram are worried because Young Mizo Association (YMA) asked for an update on the draft electoral rolls. The group says there are errors in the current Special Intensive Revision process.

CYMA president R. Lalngheta said their check of the draft rolls from July 4 shows strange gaps in the data entry. They worry these mistakes might let people who should not vote onto the final list. Mizo Zirlai Pawl student group also pointed out sharp, unusual spikes in voter numbers in certain villages. This includes areas in Aizawl North I, Aizawl North II, and Aizawl North III.

Voter roll review

This follows the transfer of Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta to Delhi. YMA is now asking local officials to work carefully on claims and objections. They want to make sure only real citizens are on the list. Also, they asked political parties to keep this process away from party politics.

Garima Gupta, Chief Electoral Officer of Mizoram, has been transferred to Delhi. Ministry of Home Affairs issued this order although state is currently doing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She started her role on May 18, 2026.

This sudden move comes after a public fight with Mizo Zirlai Pawl. This student group pointed out a big jump in voter numbers in some villages, mainly in Lunglei region. They say these numbers don't match growth in other areas. Official sources say her term was ending, but people are still talking about why it happened now.

Mizoram is now the first state in India to fully digitise its enumeration process under Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026. Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta confirmed this during a meeting with political parties in Aizawl.

Booth Level Officers, local councils, and civil society groups worked together to make this happen. It's a big step for the state. Still, some people worry if the electoral rolls are accurate. Mizo Zirlai Pawl asked about voter growth in some areas. They sent a formal complaint asking for a detailed verification of some entries to make sure only eligible citizens are on the list.

Voter list updates

Eligible people can submit claims or objections about the draft electoral roll until August 4. It's a good idea to check your details now to make sure everything is correct.

Mizoram is the first of 16 regions to fully digitise its electoral roll enumeration process. This is a big step for Special Intensive Revision 2026.

Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta confirmed that draft electoral rolls were published across all 11 districts on Saturday. The state now has 8,28,906 registered voters based on the July 1, 2026 qualifying date. Booth Level Officers and agents worked fast in areas like Aizawl North I, Aizawl North II, and Aizawl North III.

Voter List Updates

Eligible people should check their details now. The time for claims and objections is from July 4 to August 4, 2026.

During this window, you can:

• Apply for corrections to your info.
• Request deletions of names.
• Register as a new voter.

Make sure your name is on the list by applying through the official process.

Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta said there are no foreign nationals in state electoral rolls. Officials did a detailed Special Intensive Revision and found no odd growth in voter numbers.

Authorities visited houses to check accuracy. This process ended on June 28. They removed 46,163 names because people had died, moved away, or could not be found. Mizoram has fully digitised all enumeration forms, which is a big step for other states to follow.

Voter list verification

Mizo Zirlai Pawl student body claimed voters increased in southern areas like Lunglei South, Lawngtlai East, and Lawngtlai West. The CEO said district officials checked these spots and found no illegal names.

People can still file claims and objections until August 4. The final electoral rolls will come out on September 6.

Mizoram has seen a big change in its electoral rolls. After a Special Intensive Revision, the state voter count dropped by 46,191. The total number of registered voters is now 8,28,877, down from 8,75,068 in 2025.

Officials said this drop happened because they removed people who died, moved away, or could not be found. A small group of 312 people also asked to be removed for personal or religious reasons.

New Polling Stations

Election Commission of India approved 52 new polling stations. This makes the total 1,353 across the state. These changes make sure no voter has to travel more than two kilometres to vote.