The Election Commission has released Manipur's final electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision, revealing 19.6 lakh electors with a significant female majority.
- Manipur now has 19.60 lakh registered electors.
- Women (10.06 lakh) outnumber men (9.53 lakh) in the state.
- The voter list saw a 6.33% reduction after the revision process.
- 1.89 lakh names were removed due to various discrepancies.
The Election Commission has officially published the final electoral roll for Manipur following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Spanning across the state's 60 assembly constituencies, the updated list now contains 19.60 lakh electors. This massive administrative exercise involved significant cleaning of the database, resulting in both large-scale additions and deletions.
State Chief Electoral Officer Arun Kumar Sinha confirmed that the post-revision data shows a notable demographic shift, with women now constituting the majority of the electorate. According to the official figures, there are 10.06 lakh women compared to 9.53 lakh men. Additionally, the list includes 308 electors belonging to the third gender, ensuring inclusive representation.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the surge in the female voter ratio is poised to reshape the political landscape of Manipur. As women become a decisive voting bloc, political parties will likely pivot their manifestos toward gender-specific issues, social security, and women-led development to secure electoral victories.
The gender parity shift in Manipur's voter roll is a powerful indicator of evolving socio-political dynamics in the Northeast.
The revision process commenced with a baseline of 20.93 lakh electors as of May 18, 2026. The final count reflects a 6.33% decrease in total voters. This reduction is attributed to the rigorous verification process aimed at ensuring the integrity of the electoral rolls by removing ineligible entries.
Data Comparison: Pre-Revision vs. Final Roll
| Metric | Pre-Revision (May 2026) | Final Roll (Post-SIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Electors | 20.93 Lakh | 19.60 Lakh |
| Male Electors | - | 9.53 Lakh |
| Female Electors | - | 10.06 Lakh |
| Gender Ratio | - | 1,056 |
During the claims and objections period (July 5 to August 4), authorities processed 96,985 submissions. While 56,871 new names were added to the roll, a total of 1.89 lakh electors were excluded from the list to maintain accuracy. The exclusion was categorized into several specific reasons to ensure transparency.
The breakdown of excluded electors includes 72,473 shifted electors, 43,000 deceased individuals, 34,740 absent electors, and 7,394 duplicate entries. A small fraction of 1,070 cases fell under 'other' miscellaneous reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many total voters are in Manipur now?
The final electoral roll for Manipur lists a total of 19.60 lakh electors.
2. Why did the number of voters decrease?
The decrease is due to the removal of deceased, shifted, absent, and duplicate entries during the Special Intensive Revision.
