With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Mizoram, consider the following statements: 1. Aizawl district recorded the lowest number of voters in the state. 2. The SIR exercise resulted in a net increase of 6,963 voters. 3. The total voter count in Mizoram reached 8.35 lakh following the revision. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mizoram's Electoral Rolls Revise: 78,442 Names Off, 39,243 On, Net Gain 6,963 Voters

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Growth, inflation & macro indicators· Prelims· 8 September 2026

Electoral roll management and inclusive representation: a GS2/GS3 topic on democratic integrity.

Why in news

Mizoram's Chief Electoral Officer announced the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, resulting in a net increase of 6,963 voters.

Background

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Mizoram began on May 20, 2026, and concluded with 78,442 names deleted and 39,243 names added. The total voter count reached 8.35 lakh, including the state's first third-gender elector.

Facts for Prelims

FactMizoram's total voter count reached 8.35 lakh following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
FactAizawl district recorded the highest number of voters at 2.78 lakh.
FactHnahthial district recorded the lowest number of voters at 15,522.
FactThe SIR exercise resulted in a net increase of 6,963 voters, representing a 0.84% growth.
PostGarima Gupta serves as the Chief Electoral Officer of Mizoram.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Mizoram, consider the following statements:

Aizawl district recorded the lowest number of voters in the state.
The SIR exercise resulted in a net increase of 6,963 voters.
The total voter count in Mizoram reached 8.35 lakh following the revision.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Aizawl district recorded the highest number of voters at 2.78 lakh.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and inclusive representation of marginalized identities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Inclusionary progress: Recognition of third-gender electors in official voter registries
Data integrity: Mitigating 'ghost voters' through Special Intensive Revision (SIR) protocols
Demographic mapping: District-level voter density and its implications for electoral logistics

Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Inclusive Representation · Demographic Data · Democratic Integrity

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