Why? Because the court upheld 2002 as the reference point, even though Sikkim’s population growth is among India’s lowest (just 1.1% fertility rate). Critics say this ignores local demographics. But the judges asked: if political parties in Sikkim didn’t object earlier, why now? And if voters added since 2002 have voted without issue, is changing the rules fair? The ECI says restarting the revision now would derail a massive national exercise. While the petitioners want transparency, the court believes uniformity matters more; even for a tiny, unique state like Sikkim. The takeaway? Sometimes, the smallest states face the biggest constitutional dilemmas. The final voter roll drops on September 6; and this decision may shape future electoral debates in border and special-status states.