Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Bihar Electoral Rolls: 1.6 Lakh+ Claims and Objections Received
People are asking for changes to the voter list in Bihar.
The Election Commission is looking at these requests.
Many political parties have sent in their own requests, as well as individual voters.
If someone wants to be added or removed from the list, they can submit a form.
The Election Commission is looking into these claims and has to make a decision on them within a week.
No one can be removed from the voter list without a good reason.
Over 1.6 lakh claims and objections received for Bihar electoral rolls.
Claims and objections are for inclusion and exclusion in the voter list.
National parties submitted over 1.12 lakh claims and objections.
State parties filed over 48,000 claims and objections.
Claims and objections must be resolved by EROs/AEROs after seven days.
- Who
- Election Commission, political parties, and electors.
- What
- Claims and objections to Bihar's electoral rolls.
- When
- Claims and objections are currently being reviewed.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To ensure the accuracy of the voter list.
Concerns Regarding List Accuracy
Election Commission's Stance
Accuracy of Voter Data
Concerns Regarding List Accuracy
There may be errors in the voter list.
Election Commission's Stance
The Election Commission is thoroughly reviewing the list.
- Event
- Bihar SIR Drive
- Claims/Objections Received
- Over 1.6 lakh
- National Party Claims/Objections
- Over 1.12 lakh
- State Party Claims/Objections
- Over 48,000
- Electors' Claims/Objections
- Over 5,000
- New Electors Forms
- Over 27,000
Sources
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