GS2 · Polity24 Jul 2026 · The Hindu — National
Download list of Manipur voters axed from draft electoral rolls
Look up any of the 1,58,677 electors deleted from Manipur's 2026 draft SIR electoral rolls. Pick an Assembly constituency, then search by name, EPIC number, related person's name, or booth.
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India.
- 02The Draft Electoral Roll of Manipur's 2026 electoral rolls contains 1,58,677 deleted electors.
- 03Electors can search and download the list of deleted voters from the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur's official website.
- 04To claim inclusion in the electoral roll, an aggrieved elector must submit Form 6 along with a Declaration Form and supporting documents after publication of the Draft Electoral Roll.
- 05The Election Commission of India administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the offices of the President and Vice President.
- 06Electors can search by name, EPIC number, related person's name, or booth in Manipur's 2026 draft SIR electoral rolls.
- 07The Electoral Roll is published after every revision, with the next publication expected to include updated voter lists.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that electors can only claim inclusion before the Draft Electoral Roll is published, but actually they can submit Form 6 and supporting documents afterwards.
- Most people think that the Election Commission of India only administers Lok Sabha elections, but actually it also administers Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and Presidential/Vice Presidential elections.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the implications of updating electoral rolls to include new electors, particularly in a state like Manipur.
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Single facteasy
The updated draft SIR electoral rolls for which state have included 1,58,677 new electors?
- A.Uttar Pradesh
- B.Manipur
- C.Tamil Nadu
- D.Kerala
The updated draft SIR electoral rolls for Manipur have included 1,58,677 new electors.
Statement I & IIhard
Consider the following two statements:
Statement-I: One can search the electoral rolls in Manipur by name.
Statement-II: The electoral rolls in Manipur can be searched by name or EPIC number because it is a requirement under the Representation of People Act, 1950.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
The first statement is correct because fact 2 states that one can search by name. The second statement is incorrect because it provides a spurious explanation for the ability to search by name, and there is no mention of the Representation of People Act, 1950 in the facts.
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