Kohima: Nagaland officials counted 121,157 uncollectable Enumeration Forms by 4 pm on September 9. This backlog represents 8.93 percent of the 1,357,208 total electors in the state. Data from the Chief Electoral Officer shows 100 percent distribution of forms, but collection efforts stalled.
Dimapur leads the list with 35,371 uncollectable forms, or 28.14 percent of its electors. Chümoukedima follows with 24,523, while Kohima reports 17,798. These figures jumped significantly since September 6, when the state reported only 82,918 uncollectable forms.
Other districts report smaller gaps: Peren at 6,708, Zunheboto at 6,474, and Mokokchung at 6,135. Tuensang, Wokha, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Kiphire, Phek, Tseminyu, Pughoboto, Meluri, and Shamator account for the remaining totals. Authorities in Karnataka, Mizoram, and West Bengal are running similar exercises.
Maharashtra officials define an uncollectable form as one where the voter is absent, dead, shifted, or registered elsewhere. The Nagaland report does not break down reasons for the missing forms. However, the Chief Electoral Officer notes that eligible voters can still seek inclusion. The report states, "While ordinarily be excluded from the draft electoral roll, eligible electors can seek inclusion during the claims and objections process."
Digitisation continues with 1,148,427 forms processed, hitting 84.62 percent. Electors submitted 962 forms online. The draft roll publishes September 20. Residents have until October 20 to file claims or objections before the final list drops on November 22, 2026.
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