‘Extra vigilance needed’: Observer flags Lunglei’s border status during roll revision

Electoral Roll Observer Dr Lalhriatzuali Ralte, IAS, called for extra vigilance during Mizoram’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, 2026, noting that Lunglei is one of the state’s largest districts and shares an international border. She made the remarks during a visit to Lunglei on 8 July 2026 to review the revision’s progress.

A review meeting was held at the DC Conference Hall in Lunglei, chaired by Deputy District Election Officer Pi Zoramdini and attended by election officials, Electoral Registration Officers, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, the District Media Nodal Officer, and representatives of political parties and civil society organisations. Election Officer Pi Lalhruaitluangi presented the status of the draft electoral roll and SIR 2026 progress in the district.

Dr Ralte, who also serves as Secretary of the Labour, Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department and CEO of the Mizoram State Health Care Society, said her visit was meant to assess the revision’s progress and relay observations to the Election Commission of India. She appreciated the district administration’s coordination with political parties, Local and Village Councils and NGOs in maintaining an accurate roll.

She urged stakeholders to ensure only eligible Indian citizens are enrolled, that all eligible persons aged 18 and above are included, and that no eligible voter is missed, while encouraging wider use of the Voter Helpline App. She also examined SIR-related records during her visit.

The Draft Electoral Roll for SIR 2026 was published on 4 July 2026, listing 98,808 electors across Lunglei’s six Assembly Constituencies. Applications for corrections and new enrolments may be submitted until 4 August 2026, with the final roll due on 6 September 2026.