Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bihar Politicians Clash Over Voter List Revision, Election Boycott Hinted
Bihar is updating its voter lists, but some politicians are unhappy.
A JD(U) MLA says the process isn't giving enough time, and some people's names are being wrongly removed.
Another JD(U) leader wants the voter list update separate from the election.
An RJD leader is considering boycotting the election over the voter list issue, claiming unfair practices.
A JD(U) spokesperson accuses the RJD leader of making false claims.
JD(U) MLA Sanjeev Kumar opposed the timing of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Kumar claimed names of laborers and those working out of state were being removed.
JD(U) MP Girdhari Yadav called for the SIR exercise to be delinked from the upcoming elections.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav hinted at a possible boycott of the upcoming assembly election.
JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar accused Tejashwi Yadav of making baseless allegations.
- Who
- JD(U) MLA Sanjeev Kumar, JD(U) MP Girdhari Yadav, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar, and the Election Commission
- What
- Disagreement over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls and potential election boycott.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- Concerns over the fairness and timing of the voter list revision process, including potential disenfranchisement and accusations of bias.
Concerns over Voter List Revision
Defending Voter List Revision
Accuracy of Voter List
Concerns over Voter List Revision
JD(U) MLA Sanjeev Kumar says time constraints and migrant worker issues are leading to voter disenfranchisement.
Defending Voter List Revision
JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar accuses Tejashwi Yadav of making baseless claims regarding the SIR.
Election Participation
Concerns over Voter List Revision
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav suggests potential election boycott due to fairness concerns.
Defending Voter List Revision
JD(U) officials defend the process.
- Event
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
- Location
- Bihar, India
- Political Parties Involved
- JD(U), RJD
- Key Figure: JD(U)
- Sanjeev Kumar, Girdhari Yadav, Neeraj Kumar
- Key Figure: RJD
- Tejashwi Yadav
