Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bihar Opposition Considers Boycott Over Electoral Roll Revisions
The opposition in Bihar is upset about how the government is checking the voter lists.
They think some people might be unfairly removed from the lists.
The opposition leader is saying they might not participate in the upcoming elections because of this.
The ruling party sees this as a sign that the opposition knows they will lose.
There was also a lot of arguing in the government about the issue.
Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, hinted at boycotting upcoming Bihar elections over concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Yadav criticized the Election Commission's handling of SIR, alleging potential disenfranchisement of voters.
The NDA, including Union Ministers, interpreted Yadav's statement as an admission of defeat.
Congress, an RJD ally, also opposed SIR, stating all options are open for the INDIA bloc.
Tensions escalated in the assembly with confrontations and the Speaker adjourning the proceedings.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav (RJD leader), NDA, Congress
- What
- Tejashwi Yadav is considering boycotting Bihar elections due to concerns over electoral roll revisions.
- When
- During the ongoing monsoon session, and elections later this year.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- Concerns over fairness of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Opposition View
NDA View
Election Integrity
Opposition View
Expresses concerns about the integrity and fairness of the SIR process.
NDA View
The NDA views the opposition's stance as an admission of defeat in upcoming elections.
- RJD Leader
- Tejashwi Yadav
- Election Issue
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- EC Claim
- 99% of voters covered under SIR
- Deceased Electors
- 21.6 lakh
- Migrated Voters
- 31.5 lakh