Cachar District's Final Electoral Roll Shows Significant Voter Decrease
The final electoral roll for Cachar district in Assam has been officially published, revealing a substantial net reduction in the number of registered voters. Following an extensive Special Revision process, the district's electorate has decreased by 33,536 individuals, bringing the total number of voters down to 13,81,903.
Official Publication and Gender Breakdown
District Commissioner Aayush Garg formally released the revised electoral list on Tuesday, marking a crucial step in the electoral preparation process. The comprehensive roll now includes detailed demographic data, showcasing a remarkably balanced gender representation among voters.
- Male Voters: 6,91,607
- Female Voters: 6,90,283
- Third-Gender Voters: 13
These voters are distributed across 1,732 polling stations throughout the district, ensuring comprehensive coverage for upcoming elections.
From Draft to Final: Understanding the Reduction
The journey from draft to final electoral roll has been marked by meticulous verification efforts. The initial draft roll, published on December 27, 2025, had recorded a total electorate of 14,15,439 voters. The significant reduction of 33,536 voters represents a 2.37% decrease from the draft figures.
Election officials have attributed this substantial decrease to the "rigorous verification" procedures implemented during the Special Revision period. The comprehensive cleanup process included multiple critical components designed to enhance the accuracy and credibility of the electoral database.
- Deletion of duplicate entries that appeared multiple times in the system
- Removal of ineligible voters who no longer met registration criteria
- Correction of existing records with inaccurate or outdated information
- Rationalization of data to ensure consistency across all entries
- Intensive field-level scrutiny to verify voter information firsthand
Assembly Constituencies and Legal Framework
The final photo electoral rolls have been prepared for all seven Assembly constituencies within Cachar district. These constituencies represent the diverse political landscape of the region and include:
- Lakhipur
- Udharbond
- Katigorah
- Borkhola
- Silchar
- Sonai
- Dholai (SC)
These rolls have been published with January 1, 2026, established as the qualifying date, in strict accordance with Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. This legal framework ensures that all electoral processes adhere to established national standards and regulations.
Public Access and Official Statements
The finalized electoral rolls are now available for public inspection at multiple locations to ensure transparency and accessibility. Citizens can review the voter lists at:
- The office of the District Election Officer in Cachar
- Booth Level Officers (BLOs) assigned to respective constituencies
During a media briefing, District Commissioner Aayush Garg emphasized the significance of this publication, describing it as a "landmark step" in safeguarding democratic integrity and bolstering public trust in the electoral system. He highlighted how the Special Revision process was conducted with a strong emphasis on three fundamental principles: transparency, inclusion, and accountability.
The verification methodology employed multiple approaches to ensure comprehensive coverage:
- Door-to-door verification conducted by Booth Level Officers
- Digital checks of electronic records and databases
- Physical examination of paper documents and identification
- Structured monitoring at every administrative level to maintain quality control
This multi-layered approach to voter verification represents a significant advancement in electoral management, combining traditional grassroots methods with modern technological tools to create a more accurate and reliable voter database for Cachar district.
