Archive · 29 Jun 2025
EC Begins Bihar Voter Roll Revision, Cites Indian Citizenship Rule
The Election Commission is checking voter lists in Bihar to make sure only Indian citizens are registered to vote.
They are doing this by reviewing the current list and removing people who shouldn't be there, like those who aren't citizens.
Some political groups are worried that this process might unfairly remove eligible voters.
The EC says the revision is being done correctly and with help from different political parties.
The Election Commission (EC) began a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
The EC emphasized that only Indian citizens are eligible to vote, citing Article 326.
The revision aims to weed out illegal foreign migrants.
Opposition parties have raised concerns about the revision potentially excluding voters.
The EC stated the revision has started successfully with full participation of political parties.
- Who
- The Election Commission of India.
- What
- Special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
- When
- Started recently, as announced by the EC.
- Where
- Bihar, with plans to expand to other states including Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
- Why
- To ensure only Indian citizens are on the voter rolls and to identify and remove illegal foreign migrants.
- Event
- Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
- Location
- Bihar (initially)
- Initiated By
- Election Commission of India
- Objective
- To verify voter eligibility and remove non-citizens
- Involvement
- Political parties are participating through booth level agents.
- Legal Basis
- Article 326 of the Constitution of India
Sources
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