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10 July 2026

Electoral roll revision in Manipur

The topic involves the Election Commission's constitutional mandate to ensure inclusive electoral rolls in a conflict-affected region, directly touching upon the Representation of the People Act and the challenges of democratic participation in areas of internal security.

1 min read Day 18 of 76 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently implementing Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • Manipur is experiencing an intense ethnic conflict involving Meiteis (54%), Kuki-Zo (15%), and Nagas (26%).
  • The conflict has resulted in over 260 deaths, 60,000 displaced persons, and widespread destruction of property.
  • Challenges to the SIR in Manipur include the displacement of 50,000 Kuki-Zo people and the loss of identity/residence documentation.
  • Customary naming systems among tribal communities create 'logical discrepancies' in official records, increasing the risk of voter exclusion.
  • Tribal communities in Manipur do not have Sixth Schedule status, though they operate under Article 371C and limited Autonomous Councils.
  • Concerns exist regarding the transparency of the SIR process and its potential impact on future delimitation and electoral participation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 18 of 76 in Election Commission of India electoral roll revision exercises, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the challenges of ensuring inclusive electoral rolls in conflict-affected regions. How can the Election Commission balance the need for administrative accuracy with the protection of the rights of internally displaced persons? 150 words
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  2. Discuss the significance of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in protecting the identity and administrative autonomy of tribal communities. In the context of electoral roll revisions, analyze how the absence of such constitutional safeguards impacts the democratic participation of marginalized groups. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which constitutional provision provides for a committee of the Legislative Assembly of Manipur consisting of members elected from the Hill Areas of the State?

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