New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba on Wednesday participated in the Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms and stressed the need for utmost caution when rolling out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states with smaller populations, such as Sikkim. Citing the region's limited voter base, he warned that even minor fluctuations in voter numbers could significantly impact election outcomes.

Subba said every step, from registration to verification, must be executed with precision, transparency, and sensitivity to local realities. He also underscored the need to factor in geographical diversity while shaping electoral reforms and determining Lok Sabha representation, noting that remote and hilly regions fa...