Gangtok, Sikkim: Sikkim’s Final Electoral Roll for the 2026 Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has recorded only two third-gender electors across the state. The figure remained unchanged from the pre-SIR baseline and the draft electoral roll. The final roll, published on September 6, 2026, lists 4,18,467 registered voters. It includes 2,12,534 male voters, 2,05,931 female voters and two third-gender electors. The figures have renewed attention on third-gender voter registration and representation in Sikkim.
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Key Facts
- State: Sikkim
- Final roll published: September 6, 2026
- Total electorate: 4,18,467
- Male voters: 2,12,534
- Female voters: 2,05,931
- Third-gender electors: 2
- 2024 third-gender electors: 3
- 2026 SIR: Two third-gender voters remained registered
Only Two Third-Gender Electors in Sikkim
The final electoral roll shows two registered third-gender electors in Sikkim.
The number did not change during the 2026 SIR process. Both the pre-revision roll and the draft roll also listed two third-gender voters.
The final figures come from the official press note issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim.
Number Falls From 2024 Election Roll
Sikkim recorded three third-gender electors during the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly election period.
At that time, the state had a total electorate of 4,63,929. The latest roll therefore shows one fewer third-gender elector than the 2024 figures.
Sikkim had also recorded two third-gender voters in its final electoral roll published in January 2019.
National Trend Shows Increase
Sikkim’s figures differ from the broader national trend.
Election Commission data cited in the report shows that registered third-gender electors across India increased from 39,075 in 2019 to 48,194 in 2024.
This represents an increase of around 23.5% over five years.
However, voter turnout among third-gender electors remained relatively low. Around 27% of registered third-gender voters reportedly voted in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Registration Remains a Key Issue
The unchanged figure in Sikkim has drawn attention to third-gender representation in the electoral process.
The data also highlights the difference between national and state-level trends. While India saw an increase in third-gender voter registration, Sikkim’s figure has remained very small.
The latest electoral roll could lead to further discussion about voter registration and participation among third-gender citizens in the state.
Importance for Sikkim and Northeast India
Sikkim is one of India’s smallest states by electorate. Its latest voter data provides an important picture of electoral representation in the Northeast.
The figures also highlight the need for continued efforts to ensure that eligible voters from all gender groups can register and participate in elections.
Questions and Answers
How many third-gender electors are registered in Sikkim?
The final 2026 electoral roll lists two third-gender electors.
When was the final electoral roll published?
The final roll was published on September 6, 2026.
What is Sikkim’s total electorate?
The final roll records 4,18,467 voters.
How many third-gender voters did Sikkim have in 2024?
The state recorded three third-gender electors during the 2024 election period.
How has third-gender voter registration changed nationally?
Registered third-gender electors increased from 39,075 in 2019 to 48,194 in 2024.
What was the third-gender voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
Around 27% of registered third-gender electors exercised their franchise.
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