1. Sikkim’s Chief Electoral Officer, D Anandan, reports a total of 462,456 voters as of January 1, 2024.
2. The voter count reflects a 0.88% net growth, with 13,716 new voters added during the special summary revision.
3. A dedicated drive for persons with disabilities resulted in 3,856 registered disabled voters, emphasizing inclusive participation.
Gangtok, Jan 05: The Chief Electoral Officer of Sikkim, D Anandan, announced a notable increase in voter count, reaching a total of 462,456 voters as of January 1, 2024.
This reflects a 0.88% net growth from the previously published draft roll, with 13,716 new voters added and 9,666 names deleted.
Breaking down the demographics, the final roll comprises 232,117 male voters, 230,334 female voters, and a historic inclusion of five transgender voters.
The remarkable surge in voter count is attributed to a successful drive to enroll persons with disabilities (PwD) in the electoral process.
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D Anandan emphasized the collaborative efforts with the Women and Child Welfare Department, providing district collectors with a comprehensive database and contact list.
Booth Level Officers (BLO) were deployed to the homes of PwD individuals, ensuring their inclusion in the registration process.
The dedicated initiative resulted in 3,856 disabled voters being officially registered in Sikkim’s voter list as of January 1, 2024.
D Anandan urged citizens to contribute to this effort by identifying eligible persons with disabilities who may not have registered, emphasizing the significance of their participation in the democratic process.
