Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Bihar Village Faces Voter Roll Issues Amidst Election Commission Scrutiny
The Election Commission is checking the voter lists in a village in Bihar.
They found a lot of names that might not belong there.
The village residents say many of these are fake voters.
The goal is to remove the fake entries and make the list accurate.
This involves a special review where people who have moved or are registered in multiple places are being removed.
Some people are concerned that some voters might not be from the village.
The process aims to ensure the voting process is fair and correct.
Pranpatti village in Bihar experienced significant voter deletions during a Special Intensive Revision.
One polling station saw over 45% of registered voters removed from the rolls.
Concerns raised about the inclusion of potential 'fake voters,' including Muslim names.
Duplicate registrations were identified, with one voter appearing in three entries.
The Election Commission is addressing issues such as duplicate registrations and 'House No. 0'.
- Who
- Election Commission, residents of Pranpatti village
- What
- Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls uncovering issues with voter registrations
- When
- Ongoing, with revisions throughout the year
- Where
- Pranpatti village, Purnia district, Bihar
- Why
- To address issues like fake voters and ensure accurate voter rolls
- Location
- Pranpatti village, Purnia, Bihar
- Event
- Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls
- Affected Area
- Seemanchal region (Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar)
- Key Issue
- Deletion of potentially fake voters
- Deletions in Pranpatti
- Over 45% of registered voters in one polling station
- Additions in Pranpatti
- Increase of 11% in one polling station in April 2024
- Duplicate Registrations
- Instances of multiple entries for the same voter
Sources
Election Commission pledge to widen voter list plea window for Bihar Assembly polls - Telegraph India
ECI should publish a list of false voters across nation: Trinamul
Bihar To Issue New Tech-Driven Voter ID Cards: How They Will Work
Jharkhand HC slams govt over delay in municipal polls, top officials appear in person
Bihar to get tech-enabled voter ID cards ahead of assembly elections 2025
Opinion: Why Special Intensive Revision Of Electoral Rolls Is An Absolute Must
DC Edit | Give Bihar Voters Fair Chance To Get Back On Rolls
EC Plans SIR Nationwide After Bihar’s Updated List
