Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Bihar Voter List Released; Claims, Objections Accepted
The Election Commission in Bihar has released a new voter list after a special check.
People have a month to check the list and make changes, like adding or removing names.
The government says no one will be removed without a good reason.
Political parties have the list too.
The Supreme Court is looking at whether the list is fair.
ECI released draft voter list in Bihar after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Public can submit claims and objections to the draft list for one month.
The draft list has been shared with political parties.
No names will be removed from the list without a stated reason.
Supreme Court is hearing pleas challenging the SIR process.
- Who
- Election Commission of India (ECI).
- What
- Release of draft voter list in Bihar and the start of a claims and objections period.
- When
- Draft list released around August 1, 2025; claims and objections accepted for one month.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- As part of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Concerns Regarding Voter Exclusion
Election Commission Stance
Voter Exclusion
Concerns Regarding Voter Exclusion
Some petitioners are concerned about potential mass exclusion of voters.
Election Commission Stance
N/A
- Event
- Release of Bihar Draft Voter List
- Location
- Bihar
- Objection Period
- August 1 to September 1, 2025
- Process
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- Participation Rate
- 91.69%
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