Itanagar, Jul 14: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has constituted an eight-member committee to study, oversee and monitor the implementation of the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) across the state.
In an order issued by AAPSU president Meje Taku, the union said the SIR exercise, which includes house-to-house enumeration, pre-filled enumeration forms and verification of existing voter records, is aimed at removing deceased, duplicate and non-citizen entries from the electoral rolls.
The union, however, stressed that the exercise must be carried out in a fair, transparent and inclusive manner to ensure that no eligible citizen is inadvertently excluded, thereby safeguarding the democratic and constitutional rights of every bona fide voter.
AAPSU noted that Arunachal Pradesh's difficult terrain, scattered habitations and logistical challenges make the implementation of such an extensive exercise particularly demanding, underscoring the need for close monitoring and constructive public participation.
The committee will be headed by Nabam Gandhi, Vice President (Protocol), as chairman, with Pulai Wangsa (VP Admin, East), Yomli Poyom (AGS Pro), Chow Miling Khangkio (AGS Admin, East), Tajing Jamoh (Secretary, Art & Culture), Chowkhiya Tayang (Auditor, East), Sanjay Nikhanju (AGS Admin, West) and Vikash Dada (Office Secretary) as members.
According to the order, the committee has been tasked with monitoring the implementation of the SIR across the state, coordinating with District Students' Unions (DSUs), local stakeholders and concerned authorities, identifying procedural issues and anomalies, and bringing them to the notice of the competent authorities.
The panel will also ensure that the legitimate interests of eligible citizens are protected so that no deserving voter is left out of the electoral rolls due to procedural or administrative lapses. The order further states that all decisions or recommendations of the committee must be made only after prior consultation with and approval of the AAPSU president.