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Meghalaya State Election Commission Completes 82% of Hearings, Finds 542 Voters Ineligible
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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The Meghalaya State Election Commission reported that 82% of voter‑eligibility hearings have been concluded, with 542 electors declared ineligible.
The Meghalaya State Election Commission (SIR) announced that it has completed 82 percent of the hearings related to voter eligibility for the ongoing local elections. The hearings, which began after the release of the electoral roll, aimed to verify the credentials of registered electors and address objections raised by candidates and parties.
During the process, officials examined applications, documents and field reports to determine each voter's eligibility. As a result, 542 electors were found to be ineligible and their names have been removed from the final roll.
The commission said the remaining 18 percent of hearings are scheduled to be concluded before the finalization of the electoral roll, ensuring that the upcoming polls proceed with a verified voter list. No further details on the reasons for ineligibility were disclosed.
Election observers noted that the thoroughness of the hearings reflects the commission's effort to maintain transparency and credibility in the state's electoral process.
During the process, officials examined applications, documents and field reports to determine each voter's eligibility. As a result, 542 electors were found to be ineligible and their names have been removed from the final roll.
The commission said the remaining 18 percent of hearings are scheduled to be concluded before the finalization of the electoral roll, ensuring that the upcoming polls proceed with a verified voter list. No further details on the reasons for ineligibility were disclosed.
Election observers noted that the thoroughness of the hearings reflects the commission's effort to maintain transparency and credibility in the state's electoral process.