In preparation for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, 2026, a one-day training programme for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors was conducted on Friday, July 17 2026 at the Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Pughoboto. The training aimed to equip election officials with the knowledge and procedures required to carry out a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The programme commenced with the registration of participants, followed by an introductory session highlighting the significance of the Special Intensive Revision with reference to the qualifying date of 1st October, 2026.
Addressing the participants, James T. Khulu Tikhir, Additional Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, underscored the importance of maintaining a clean, accurate and inclusive electoral roll. He urged BLOs to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity, impartiality and diligence to ensure that every eligible citizen is enrolled while preventing the inclusion of ineligible persons.
The technical sessions were led by Yithachu Thur, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) and Electoral Registration Officer, and Zuvito Tsuqua, Master Trainer, who provided a detailed overview of the Special Intensive Revision process, its various phases, field verification procedures, documentation requirements, and the roles and responsibilities of BLOs.
P Baulen Phom Assistant Programmer, DEO Pughoboto familiarised the participants with the use of the BLO Application to facilitate efficient field operations and timely submission of electoral data.
During the training, officials highlighted the key objectives of the Special Intensive Revision: To ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral roll, to ensure that no ineligible person is enrolled, to enhance the accuracy and quality of voter data. Officials also outlined the SIR Timeline for Nagaland, explaining the phased implementation of the revision exercise.
The training concluded with an interactive session where participants clarified operational procedures and discussed field-level challenges.
(Kaholi, APRO Pughoboto)
