SIR: Sikkim, Meghalaya, Ladakh step up voter enrolment drives for missing names

Election authorities in Sikkim, Meghalaya, Ladakh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu have stepped up efforts to bring eligible voters whose names are missing from electoral rolls into the registration process.

In separate press notes issued on Thursday, October 15, the offices of the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) shared details of special enrolment drives, upcoming camps and arrangements to help voters file applications and raise objections.

The drives are aimed at ensuring that eligible voters are not left out of the electoral rolls. Authorities have urged people to check their names and approach Booth Level Officers (BLOs) or designated helpdesks if they need assistance.

Meghalaya: Special camps after October 26

In Meghalaya, election officials are carrying out a special enrolment drive across all Assembly constituencies to help eligible voters whose names are missing from the rolls.

According to the CEO's office, 12 District Election Officers, 60 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 166 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), 410 BLO supervisors and 3,637 BLOs have been deployed for the exercise.


The next round of special camps will be held at polling stations after the publication of the final electoral roll on October 26, 2026. BLOs will be available at these locations to assist voters.

People who find their names missing from the electoral roll can apply through Form 6 along with the required declaration. Those facing difficulties can call the 1950 voter helpline or visit helpdesks at district election offices and ERO offices during working hours.

Ladakh: Special camps on October 19 and 20

Ladakh has announced two days of special enrolment camps on October 19 and 20 at polling station locations across the Union Territory.

The Chief Electoral Officer has asked voters to check their names in the draft electoral roll and submit any claims or objections before October 30.


The exercise is being carried out by two District Election Officers, one Electoral Registration Officer, 15 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, 59 BLO supervisors and 595 BLOs.

BLOs will be present at the upcoming camps to help people complete their applications. Voters can also approach the designated helpdesks or call 1950 for assistance.

Sikkim: Drive to include voters missing from electoral rolls

In Sikkim, election authorities are continuing their campaign to identify eligible voters who have been left out of the electoral rolls.

The CEO's office said six District Election Officers, 32 Electoral Registration Officers, 80 Assistant and Additional Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, 72 BLO supervisors and 625 BLOs are involved in the exercise.


The administration has also reminded residents that voter enrolment is not restricted to a particular period. Eligible citizens whose names are missing can apply for inclusion through Form 6 at any time of the year.

Those who need help filing applications or have complaints regarding their electoral details can contact the 1950 helpline or visit helpdesks at district and constituency-level election offices.

Daman & Diu: Special drive across Assembly constituencies

A similar exercise is underway in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, where election authorities are reaching out to eligible voters who are yet to be included in the electoral rolls.

In its October 15 press note, the CEO's office said three District Election Officers, two Electoral Registration Officers, seven Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, 49 BLO supervisors and 489 BLOs are working on the drive.


The administration said the campaign would continue, with officials helping voters complete registration formalities and address complaints.

Residents can seek assistance at district election offices or ERO offices during working hours. The 1950 helpline is also available for queries related to voter registration.

What should voters do if their names are missing?

Election authorities in all four regions have asked residents to check their names in the electoral rolls and submit the appropriate forms wherever changes are needed.

Form 6 is meant for new voter registration and inclusion of eligible voters whose names are missing. Form 7 is used to raise objections to proposed inclusions or seek deletion of names already on the rolls.

Form 8, meanwhile, can be used to change an address, correct existing electoral details, seek a replacement voter ID card or update disability-related information.

Applications can also be submitted through the Election Commission's voter services portal.

Officials have said BLOs and helpdesks will continue assisting residents with the process, with the aim of ensuring that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral rolls.