Manipur published draft electoral rolls listing 19,94,357 voters after a special summary revision. Women outnumber men statewide, while claims and objections remain open until December 11.Under the revision schedule, claims and objections can be filed until December 11. (Representative Image)Imphal,Nov 12, 2026 19:29 ISTManipur's draft electoral rolls published under a special summary revision have 19.94 lakh voters, around 33,700 more than the number recorded after the Special Intensive Revision exercise in the state, news agency Press Trust of India reported.Women voters outnumber men across the state's 60 Assembly constituencies spread over 16 districts, according to the joint chief electoral officer.During the Special Intensive Revision carried out earlier this year, the Election Commission deleted 1.89 lakh names and added 56,871.

The final list, published on September 6, had 19.60 lakh voters.In mid-October, the Election Commission ordered the annual special summary revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, where elections are due early next year. Joint Chief Electoral Officer Lokeshor Brahmacharimayum told a press conference, "As per the poll panel's schedule, the draft rolls were published today (Thursday) in connection with Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls with January 1, 2027 as the qualifying date.""According to the draft electoral rolls, the total number of electors in the state is 19,94,357.

Of these, 9,69,298 are men, 10,24,735 are women, and 324 are third gender," Brahmacharimayum said, according to PTI. Under the revision schedule, claims and objections can be filed until December 11.

These will be settled by December 28, and the final electoral rolls will be published on January 4 next year."Help desks have been set up in all 16 districts to facilitate enrolment of electors, particularly the vulnerable and marginalised people. A meeting with all recognised national and state political parties was held today on Thursday, during which they were briefed about the schedule of Special Summary Revision," Brahmacharimayum said.The draft rolls, which list 19,94,357 voters and show women outnumbering men, will remain open for claims and objections until December 11 before the final list is published on January 4.- Ends