The Mizoram government has commenced the voter roll update process in preparation for the Village Council (VC) and Local Council (LC) elections, slated for February 2025. The electoral roll updates and claims procedures are being carried out to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the voter lists for the upcoming elections.
This comes after the Mizoram government decided to shorten the current Village Council mandates, which will expire on February 19, 2025, by six months. The State Election Commission has directed district officials to update the VC and LC electoral rolls, stressing the importance of accurate rolls for the elections.
From November 25 to December 9, 2024, eligible citizens can submit claims for new registrations, deletions, or transfers of names from the electoral rolls through their respective Village Level Officers (VLOs) or Local Level Officers (LLOs).
Key Dates for Voter Roll Updates:
Claims Submission Period: November 25 – December 9, 2024
Claims Verification Period: December 10 – December 19, 2024
Final Electoral Roll Publication: January 8, 2025
Important Information on the Process:
Draft Electoral Rolls: The draft electoral rolls for the Village and Local Councils were published on November 22, 2024. Citizens can file claims for corrections or objections at their local VLO/LLO offices.
Voter Data Overview:
Local Council (LC): 233,092 voters from 64,077 families.
Village Council (VC): 62,629 voters from 17,877 homes.
The Mizoram government has also shortened the terms for Village Councils, excluding those under the Autonomous District Councils, to facilitate the timely conduct of the elections.
