By NE NOW NEWS
Guwahati: Authorities in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district have begun preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for 2026, with political parties briefed on timelines, verification procedures and the role of booth-level agents ahead of the exercise.
East Khasi Hills, one of the key districts under the Phase-III revision process, currently has 17 Assembly constituencies and 1,021 polling stations.
Officials said booth-level officers (BLOs) will carry out house-to-house verification from June 30 to July 29 as part of the revision exercise.
The draft electoral roll is scheduled to be published on August 5, while the period for filing claims and objections will remain open until September 4. The final electoral roll will be published on October 7.
According to officials, the 2005 electoral roll will serve as the “legacy roll” for reference during the revision process in accordance with Election Commission guidelines.
Field verification will form a major part of the exercise, with Electoral Registration Officers supervising scrutiny and implementation across constituencies.
Political parties have also been asked to appoint booth-level agents for every polling station to ensure transparency during verification and processing of claims and objections.
The district administration will additionally seek the cooperation of local Dorbar Shnongs to create awareness about visits by booth-level officers and hearings related to corrections in voter lists.
Officials said public participation and timely verification would be essential to maintaining accurate and inclusive electoral rolls ahead of future elections.