NONGPOH, OCT 26: Ri-Bhoi district has a total of 1,91,139 registered voters, with women outnumbering men, according to the final electoral roll released by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner through its Election Department on October 26.
The final electoral roll covers all five Assembly constituencies in the district — Mawhati, Nongpoh, Jirang, Umsning and Umroi.
The announcement was made during a programme held at Science Hall in the presence of Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner Dr Abhishek Saini, Additional Deputy Commissioner B. Ranee, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and representatives of various political parties.
According to the final electoral roll, the district has 97,622 women voters and 93,516 male voters, reflecting a higher number of women voters in Ri-Bhoi.
Dr Saini said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) had been successfully completed within the stipulated timeframe. He said the exercise was aimed at ensuring that all eligible citizens were included in the electoral roll and could exercise their right to vote.
The Deputy Commissioner also appreciated the efforts of the officers and staff who worked to complete the revision process within the prescribed deadline.