Sikkim

Sikkim BJP is backing the Election Commission's recent clarification on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party dismissed claims of manipulation and malpractice made by Congress and other opposition parties.

BJP spokesperson Pasang Gyali Sherpa said the Commission's joint statement cleared the air around several misleading claims. He said the EC confirmed that all major operational decisions, including the SIR, were taken with unanimous approval of the full Commission. The letter to the Cabinet Secretary, he added, was just an internal administrative matter and had nothing to do with policy or the SIR process.

On the legal side, Sherpa pointed out that the declaration attached with Form-6 for the SIR has already been examined and upheld by the Supreme Court. The rules under Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, still apply to non-SIR revisions.

Voter participation measures

The EC has announced steps to boost voter enrolment. These include dedicated outreach camps for labourers, homeless citizens and night shelter residents. Booth Level Officers are also doing door-to-door work to collect forms and help eligible voters get registered.

For the SIR exercise in Sikkim, all recognised political parties have been asked to nominate Booth Level Agents and BLA-2 representatives at every polling booth. This setup is meant to help with verification and let parties assist BLOs during the process.

Sherpa outright rejected claims that the BJP interfered with the revision, calling them baseless. He urged all parties to respect democratic institutions and keep political talk based on verified facts.

Sikkim has updated its electoral roll after a three-month intensive review. The number of voters in the state dropped by 52,551, which is an 11.16 percent decrease. There are now 4,18,467 voters on the final list.

Chief Electoral Officer Raj Kumar Yadav said the team went through a careful checking process. This included listening to claims and objections from the public. Many names were removed because the voters had passed away, moved away permanently, or were listed more than once. Even though the voter count went down, the state added more polling stations, bringing the total to 625, to make it easier for people to vote.

Details for voters

• Gangtok had the biggest drop in voter numbers.
• People can still appeal if they think their name was taken off by mistake.
• You can check your status at local polling stations or on the official CEO Sikkim website.

If you find that your name is missing or your details are wrong, please use the official appeal process. Authorities are looking into these cases to keep the voter list accurate.

Changes have arrived for voters in Sikkim. Election Commission finished a Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, and the results are important. They removed 54,209 names from the registry to make sure everything is accurate.

Many of these removals happened because people were deceased, moved away, or had duplicate entries. Officials also found 16,485 people who were ineligible. This was a cleanup effort. The final count now stands at 4,18,467 electors.

Polling station updates

Although the total number of voters dropped by about 3.42 percent, the state added 53 new polling stations. This brings the total to 625 stations across the state. If you are a voter in Sikkim, check your status to make sure your details are correct.

Sikkim has seen a change in its voter list. After a Special Intensive Revision, authorities removed 52,551 names from the rolls. This equals an 11.16 per cent drop in total voters. The state now has 4,18,467 eligible electors. Residents of Gangtok can check their status online.

Updates to voter records

Officials noted that many names were removed because of errors or data issues. Thousands received notices to prove they should still be on the list. Some people were added back after successful appeals. This final count is a cleaner, updated database. If your name was removed by mistake, you can still file an appeal with the Electoral Registration Officer.

Sikkim has updated its electoral roll. After a Special Intensive Revision, 52,551 names were removed from the list. The total number of eligible voters is now 4,18,467, down from the earlier 4,71,018. This is a drop of 11 percent.

Voter list changes

Officials from the Chief Electoral Officer's office said many names were removed because of errors or issues with matching details. Although 16,809 names were taken off during the verification process, some were added back after successful requests. The final list includes 2,12,534 men, 2,05,931 women, and two third-gender voters.

If you think your name was removed by mistake, you can file an appeal with the Electoral Registration Officer. Residents of Gangtok can check their status on the official website.

Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging Election Commission of India's decision to keep 2002 as the base year for the voter list in Sikkim. Sikkimese Mulniwasi Surakcha Sangh brought this case to change how electoral rolls are managed in the state. This decision offers clarity for voters and officials.

Court case details

Read more about the background of this case in the official report regarding the court's position on the base year issue.

Supreme Court judges decided not to change the Election Commission of India plan for Sikkim. The court will keep 2002 as the reference year for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. Sikkimese Mulniwasi Suraksha Sangh asked for an older year to be used. They said Sikkim has a unique population history.

Court decision details

The Election Commission explained that 2002 was the last time they held a special revision there. Judges said that changing this now would make the process uneven compared to other parts of the country. No political parties in the state objected to the current plan. The final voter list for the state should be ready on September 6. You can check official updates on the Election Commission of India website. Residents of Gangtok can also access the Gangtok 2002 Voter List PDF for historical reference.

Supreme Court will not change Election Commission of India's plan to use the 2002 electoral roll as the base for the current Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Sikkim. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant turned down a request to use the 1993 electoral roll instead.

People who filed the request claimed the 1993 record was a better guide for finding eligible voters. Still, the court's decision means the administrative work will move ahead as scheduled. This process is very important to update voter lists by removing names of people who have died, moved away, or appear twice.

Voter list updates

Although the court kept the original base year, it mentioned that voters can still use existing rules to fix any issues with their registration. Election Commission can move forward with the 2026 SIR using the 2002 records.

Supreme Court decided not to change the base year for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Sikkim. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant rejected a request to use 1993 as the base year rather than 2002.

Court ruling details

Court members explained that Election Commission of India uses 2002 as the standard base year for the whole country. Making a change during the process is not possible. Voters registered since 2002 have already voted in several elections. Although the petitioner was worried about population data, the court said they should talk to the Election Commission about any specific cases.

Sikkim election officials released draft electoral roll on July 5, 2026. This gives people a chance to check their details and send in claims or objections before the final list comes out on September 6. Records show 4.33 lakh registered voters across the state, including those in Gangtok.

Chief Electoral Officer Raj Kumar Yadav said 53 new polling stations were set up to make it easier to vote. If you got a notice about your registration, don't worry. The officer just needs proof that you are eligible to vote.

Voter verification and registration

Special verification camps will be held on July 11, 12, 25, and 26. If your name isn't on the list, you should file Form 6 with your local election office right away.

More than 21,900 electors in Sikkim are at risk of being removed from the state electoral rolls. The Chief Electoral Officer has urged voters to complete their verification before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise concludes on June 28. Residents of Arithang and Gangtok are particularly encouraged to verify their details.

Officials noted that many pending cases involve individuals who have passed away, shifted residence, or are untraceable. Voters are advised to submit their Enumeration Forms by June 25 to ensure their names are included in the upcoming Draft Electoral Roll, which is scheduled for publication on July 5. Those residing in West Pendam should also check their status promptly.

District Election Office in Namchi has launched a special awareness vehicle to boost public participation in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026. This campaign aims to educate citizens about the electoral roll revision process and the importance of the ongoing House-to-House Enumeration Drive.

Key details for voters:

• Cooperate with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) by submitting Enumeration Forms.
• The enumeration phase continues until 28 June 2026.
• Citizens are being informed about draft roll publication, filing claims, and verification procedures.

This initiative ensures that all eligible electors in the district are well-informed and actively participate in strengthening the electoral process.