Itanagar: Changlang's voter rolls took a hit. Authorities deleted 15,302 names during the latest Special Intensive Revision. This move dropped the district electorate from 71,665 down to 56,363. That is a 21 percent reduction.
BJP district president Roshan Ngemu and state spokesperson Tobom Dai backed the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer at a press conference. They insist the scrub is necessary. The process ran from July 21 to September 18, 2026, using Form 6 for claims and objections.
Tensions flared in Bordumsa during the revision process. Protests erupted over allegations involving the Chakma community. Members of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union clashed with others, leading to damage at the Electoral Registration Officer office. Hearings hit a wall and faced temporary suspension.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu stepped in to calm the situation. He urged activists to keep it legal. Khandu said, "Follow established legal procedures while raising objections to the electoral rolls." The state BJP remains firm in its support of the revised rolls.
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