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Meghalaya has 0 BLAs despite 23.43 lakh electors, ECI directs SIR Phase III
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a press note directing the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase III of electoral rolls in 16 States and 3 Union Territories.
6.3 lakhIn the first two phases of SIR in 13 States/UTs, over 6.3 lakh BLOs and 9.2 lakh BLAs were involved covering nearly…
Who it concerns: The document concerns the Election Commission of India, the Chief Electoral Officers of the 16 States and 3 Union Territories listed in Annexure-I (including Odisha, Sikkim, Delhi, and others), political parties (specifically regarding the appointment of Booth Level Agents), and the 36.73 crore electors in these regions.
What the document says
- ECI directed the conduct of SIR Phase III in 16 States and 3 Union Territories.
- The schedule was fixed to align with the ongoing Census house listing.
- SIR Phase III will cover the entire country except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, whose schedules will be announced later due to Census completion and weather conditions.
- Over 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house visits to 36.73 crore electors.
- 3.42 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by political parties will assist the BLOs.
- ECI requested political parties to appoint BLAs for each Polling Booth to ensure transparency and participation.
Also in the document
- In the first two phases of SIR in 13 States/UTs, over 6.3 lakh BLOs and 9.2 lakh BLAs were involved covering nearly 59 crore electors.
- Sikkim is included in the first group of states with a qualifying date of 01.07.2026 and a final electoral roll publication date of 06.09.2026.
- Meghalaya is listed with 0 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) in Annexure-II, despite having 3,551 BLOs and 23,43,252 electors.
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