Archive · 24 Jul 2025
EC Defends Bihar Voter Roll Revision Amid Opposition Concerns
The Election Commission is updating the list of voters in Bihar.
Some people are worried that this update might prevent eligible people from voting.
The Election Commission says they are just trying to make sure the list is accurate by removing people who have died, moved away, or are registered multiple times.
The head of the Election Commission is defending this process, saying it's important for fair elections.
During a check, officials found many voters not living at their registered addresses.
The Election Commission also stated that anyone can help add or remove names from the list if they think there's a mistake.
The Chief Election Commissioner defended the Bihar voter roll revision.
The revision is facing criticism from opposition parties.
The opposition claims the move will disenfranchise eligible citizens.
EC officials found over 52 lakh voters not present at their addresses.
The EC stated the process aims to create a pure voter list.
- Who
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission.
- What
- The Chief Election Commissioner defended the ongoing voter roll revision in Bihar.
- When
- The statement was made on Thursday.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To address criticism and clarify the purpose of the voter roll revision process.
Opposition Concerns
Election Commission Stance
Voter Eligibility
Opposition Concerns
The voter roll revision will disenfranchise eligible voters.
Election Commission Stance
The revision is necessary to ensure the purity of the voter list and fair elections.
- Event
- Bihar Voter Roll Revision
- Official
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Opposition Claim
- Disenfranchisement of eligible citizens
- Voters not present
- Over 52 lakh
- Deceased voters
- 18 lakh
- Revision Period
- August 1 to September 1