In the context of the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur, which of the following trends was observed regarding voter deletions?

ST-reserved constituencies accounted for a disproportionately high share of total deletions.

The majority of deletions in ST-reserved constituencies were attributed to 'Death'.

General constituencies experienced higher rates of deletion than ST-reserved constituencies.

The gender ratio of the electoral rolls increased significantly following the revision.

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13 July 2026

Manipur violence and electoral roll deletions

The data regarding electoral roll revisions and potential disenfranchisement in ST constituencies directly relates to the constitutional and statutory functions of the Election Commission of India under the Representation of the People Act, while also highlighting regionalism and social equity concerns.

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A 53-year-old man was killed in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, amid ongoing ethnic tensions.
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Manipur electoral rolls shows disproportionate deletions in 19 Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituencies.
ST constituencies account for 64.2% of total deletions despite representing only 37.8% of the pre-SIR electorate.
Deletions in ST constituencies are primarily categorized as 'Permanently Shifted' or 'Untraceable/Absent' (76.1%).
General constituencies show a higher proportion of deletions attributed to 'Death' (41.9%) compared to ST constituencies (18.9%).
Gender disparity in deletions: 8% of female voters deleted versus 6% of male voters; for every 1,000 men, 1,271 women were removed.
The state-wide gender ratio in electoral rolls dropped from 1,071 to 1,057 following the SIR process.

Part of a longer story

This is day 21 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

Discuss the significance of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in conflict-affected regions. How can the Election Commission address concerns regarding disproportionate voter deletions to maintain public trust? 150 words

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In the context of the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur, which of the following trends was observed regarding voter deletions?

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