The Election Commission of India (ECI) is facing significant obstacles in its plan for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the northeastern states, particularly in violence-hit Manipur. Ethnic tensions and displacement have created a challenging environment for the revision process. A senior official from Manipur indicated that the task would be nearly impossible due to ongoing violence, curfews, and blockades that hinder movement. While the ECI is rolling out SIR across 16 states, including Mizoram, Sikkim, and others, Manipur's situation complicates logistics for booth-level officers who need to travel extensively to conduct the revision. In contrast, officials from other northeastern states, like Meghalaya, reported being fully prepared for the SIR. The final electoral rolls for Manipur are set to be published on September 6, 2026, alongside other states in the region. The ECI did not conduct SIR in Assam due to issues with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), opting instead for a special revision of rolls.