SHILLONG: Meghalaya’s voter population has grown by over nine lakh in the past two decades, according to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dr. BDR Tiwari, who revealed the figures after a review of the 2025 voter list compared with the Intensive Revision of 2005.
Dr. Tiwari made the announcement following a meeting on preparations for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which the Election Commission of India (ECI) plans to roll out nationwide.
As of October 2025, Meghalaya’s total number of registered voters stands at 23,06,384, compared to 13,35,816 in 2005 — reflecting a sharp increase of around nine lakh voters. The 2005 voter list had been published on April 15, 2005.
Breaking down the 2025 figures, Dr. Tiwari said there are 11,37,316 male voters and 11,69,062 female voters, along with six third-gender voters. In 2005, the state had 6,64,306 male and 6,71,510 female voters, with no third-gender entries.
Explaining the process, the CEO said voters have been categorized under four groups for the SIR:
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Category A: Voters already enrolled in the 2005 list must submit only the relevant proof from that list along with the Enumeration Form.
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Category B: Those not in the 2005 list and born in 2005 must upload their own document with the form.
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Category C: Voters born between June 1, 1987, and December 2, 2004, whose parents were not on the 2005 list, must provide two documents — their own and one parent’s.
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Category D: Voters born after December 2, 2004, whose parents’ names are absent from the 2005 list, must upload three documents — their own, the mother’s, and the father’s.
Dr. Tiwari also informed that the Aadhaar card has now been officially recognized by the ECI as a valid proof for voter enrollment, following a Supreme Court directive. It will serve as the 12th accepted document, in addition to the existing 11.
To streamline polling, he added that 27 polling stations with over 1,200 voters will be rationalised, while the ECI has approved 49 new polling stations in areas with challenging terrain or large voter populations. Additionally, 12 polling stations have been amalgamated with nearby general polling stations to improve accessibility and convenience.
