Training on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 – Phase III Conducted at DAC, Soreng

Soreng, July 15 (IPR): A training session on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 – Phase III was conducted at the office of the District Collector & DEO Mr Dhiraj Subedi at the DAC, Soreng, today which familiarised officers and officials with their roles, responsibilities and operational procedures for the ongoing revision of the electoral rolls.

Mr Dhiraj Subedi intimated the Training focused on the documentation requirements, verification protocols and step-by-step procedures for the inclusion, deletion and correction of entries in the electoral roll. Officials were intimated to ensure compliance and understanding with the prescribed procedures and instructions during session.

ADC/ERO Mr DR Bista explained the instructions of ECI for ERO/AERO, highlighting the legal and procedural framework governing the revision process. Emphasis was laid on maintaining accuracy, transparency and uniformity while processing electoral cases in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

The training further outlined the roles and responsibilities of the teams constituted for Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision, including field verification, scrutiny of documents, preparation of case files, conduct of hearings, assigned venue for hearings, of and timely disposal of claims and objections. Officials were urged to work in close coordination to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the Special Intensive Revision across the district.

Later a video conference scheduled with the ECI India and ECI Sikkim was joined by the EROs and AEROs across all districts of Sikkim whereby discussions on the update and status of its operation and the timeline for it completion was discussed along with the issues faced. The ECI intimated of avoiding wrongful inclusion and rightful deletion and disposing of all hearings by the 15th of August.

Present during the training were EROs: SDM (HQ) Mr PK Subba, SDM (Soreng) Ms Sakchum Lepcha, SDM (Mangalbaria) Mr DN Sharma, AEROs: BDO (Soreng) Mr Paru Hang Subba, BDO (Baiguney) Mrs Pramila Gurung, BDO (Daramdin) Mrs Anushuiya Pradhan, BDO (Kaluk) Mr Dabgay Lama, BDO (Mangalbaria) Mr Mandeep Subba, Additional AEROs, BLOs, BLAs and all officials assigned for assistance.