ITANAGAR, 14 Jul: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has constituted a committee to study, oversee and monitor the implementation of the special intensive review (SIR) of electoral rolls being undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) across the state.

An 8-member AAPSU committee, headed by Nabam Gandhi (VP, protocol) as chairman, will study, oversee and monitor the implementation of the SIR across the state. The committee will also liaise with district students’ unions, local stakeholders and authorities to facilitate smooth implementation. It will identify practical challenges, anomalies or procedural issues, and bring the same to the notice of the competent authorities, and ensure that the legitimate interests of eligible citizens are protected, so that no deserving voter is left out of the electoral rolls due to procedural or administrative lapses.

AAPSU president Meje Taku said the SIR, which involves house-to-house enumeration, pre-filled enumeration forms and verification of existing voter records, must be carried out in a fair, transparent and inclusive manner to ensure that no eligible citizen is inadvertently excluded and the democratic and constitutional rights of every bona fide voter is protected.

The union pointed out that the state, owing to its unique terrain and dispersed habitations, continues to face significant geographical, logistical and administrative challenges in the implementation of such an extensive exercise, necessitating close observation and constructive public participation.

The union stated also that all committee members must consult with the AAPSU president and obtain prior approval before finalising any decision or recommendation.