Commissioner and Secretary, DUDA, Sotsula with DC and DEO Peren Hiazu Meru and others during a review meeting on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls at the DC’s Conference Hall, Peren, on October 21. (DIPR Photo)
Peren, October 21 (MExN): A review meeting on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Peren district was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall on October 21, chaired by Electoral Roll Observer for Peren district and Commissioner and Secretary, DUDA, Sotsula.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (DEO) Peren Hiazu Meru, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Booth Level Officers (BLOs), supervisors of the 6-Tening and 7-Peren Assembly Constituencies, and representatives of recognised political parties.
Meru highlighted the progress of the SIR exercise and appreciated the efforts of election officials in carrying out the revision. He urged them to expedite the process and complete the necessary formalities before the first week of November. He also acknowledged the cooperation extended by political parties and called upon them to sensitise their Booth Level Agents (BLAs) on the importance of the exercise and coordinate with BLOs for its successful implementation.
Sotsula stressed the importance of accuracy, transparency and integrity in electoral rolls. She directed officials to carefully verify electoral records, ensure the removal of entries of deceased persons, and examine cases involving shifting or transfers between polling stations. She observed that a thorough and systematic revision would help maintain reliable electoral records and avoid complaints.
She also appreciated the support extended by political parties to the district administration and urged them to continue cooperating throughout the revision process. She reminded party representatives to remain aware of the prescribed timelines for filing claims and objections. For clarification or assistance during the SIR period, they were advised to contact the designated helpline at 9436617597.
During the interaction, Sotsula reviewed the progress of the revision with election officials and political party representatives. It was also highlighted that October 1, 2026, is the qualifying date for the exercise, and individuals who have attained 18 years of age on or before that date are eligible for enrolment in the electoral rolls, subject to the prescribed requirements.
The EROs apprised the meeting of the challenges and ground-level difficulties encountered during the exercise. Discussions focused on the progress of the revision, field-level implementation and coordination among election officials and stakeholders to ensure effective execution.
The meeting concluded with an appeal to all concerned to cooperate in completing the SIR exercise within the prescribed timeline and in accordance with the guidelines, while upholding the accuracy and integrity of the electoral rolls, State DIPR informed.
