The house-to-house enumeration of voters under Meghalaya’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls has been progressing in full swing. At the time this interview was conducted on 23 July, nearly 99 per cent of Enumeration Forms had already been distributed across the state. Since then, the coverage has increased further as the exercise has moved closer to completion.
While the revision is expected to ensure that more eligible voters are enrolled, the exercise has not been without challenges. From tracing migratory voters to reaching remote and difficult terrain, Block Level Officers (BLOs) have been working tirelessly to ensure that every eligible elector is covered. The effort has also focused on making the process as inclusive as possible, while addressing concerns and preventing any fear or apprehension among the public.
In this interview with The Borderlens, Meghalaya’s Chief Electoral Officer, Dr. B. D. R. Tiwari, explains the objectives of the Special Intensive Revision, outlines how the exercise is being carried out on the ground, and clarifies several questions and misconceptions that have arisen during the course of the process.
