Archive · 27 Jul 2026
YMA urges vigilance in Mizoram's electoral roll revision
The Young Mizo Association (YMA), which is the largest civil society organization in Mizoram, had a meeting with election officials.
They talked about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.
The YMA wants to make sure that only real citizens of Mizoram are included in the list.
They also want to protect the interests of the indigenous Mizo community.
The election officials said they will only include eligible voters.
The draft list has over 8 lakh voters, with nearly 4.3 lakh being women.
The Young Mizo Association (YMA) called for heightened vigilance in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Mizoram.
The meeting was attended by YMA leaders and election officials from three assembly constituencies in Mamit district.
YMA urged for cooperation with election officials to ensure only legitimate citizens are included in the electoral rolls.
Concerns were raised about demographic changes and the need to safeguard the interests of indigenous communities.
The draft electoral rolls published on July 4 listed 8,28,906 electors, including 4,29,881 women voters.
- Who
- Young Mizo Association (YMA) and election officials in Mamit district, Mizoram
- What
- A call for heightened vigilance in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- When
- July 27, 2023
- Where
- Mamit district, Mizoram
- Why
- To ensure only genuine citizens are included in the revised electoral rolls and to safeguard the interests of indigenous communities
YMA's Stance
Election Officials' Stance
Inclusion of Genuine Citizens
YMA's Stance
YMA emphasizes the importance of ensuring only legitimate citizens are included in the electoral rolls.
Election Officials' Stance
Election officials assure that only eligible voters will be included in the electoral rolls.
- Organization
- Young Mizo Association (YMA)
- Meeting Location
- Mamit district, Mizoram
- Meeting Date
- July 27, 2023
- Draft Electoral Rolls Published
- July 4, 2023
- Total Electors Listed
- 8,28,906
- Female Voters
- 4,29,881