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8 September 2026

Arunachal Pradesh electoral roll revision violence

The topic provides relevant context regarding the challenges of electoral roll revision and regional tensions over identity, which can be used to illustrate issues related to the Representation of the People Act and regionalism in India.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being conducted in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time since 2006.
  • The SIR process is governed by specific rules regarding required documentation for applicants and their parents.
  • Eligibility for voter registration is determined by adherence to prescribed criteria and verification of documentation.
  • Official mechanisms for addressing grievances regarding electoral roll inclusions involve the submission of formal written complaints to designated authorities.
  • The recent unrest in the Bordumsa area of Changlang district highlights tensions regarding the inclusion of non-indigenous communities in the electoral process.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Arunachal Pradesh electoral roll revision and associated unrest, which has been running since 5 September 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in maintaining the integrity of the democratic process. How do established legal procedures ensure transparency and inclusivity in voter registration? 150 words
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  2. The periodic revision of electoral rolls is a critical function of the Election Commission of India. Analyze the challenges associated with verifying residency and citizenship criteria in border states, and discuss the role of institutional grievance redressal mechanisms in preventing social conflict during such exercises. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a process primarily overseen by which of the following bodies?

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