Archive · 26 Jul 2025
ADR Challenges ECI's Aadhaar Exclusion in Bihar Voter Roll Revision
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) is challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) rules for updating voter lists in Bihar.
ADR believes that excluding Aadhaar cards as proof of identity is illogical, especially since Aadhaar is used for other important documents.
ADR is concerned the vague rules could be misused.
They also argue the three-month timeframe could prevent some voters from being included in the voter list and that removing voters who have moved away could significantly affect election results.
ADR criticized ECI's exclusion of Aadhaar in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision.
ADR argued that rejecting Aadhaar is absurd, given its use for other official documents.
ADR stated the lack of defined procedure enables arbitrary actions.
ADR countered ECI's migration justification for the SIR, citing disenfranchisement risk.
ADR pointed out potential impact of deletion on clustered constituencies before 2025 elections.
- Who
- The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- What
- ADR's arguments against ECI's handling of the voter roll revision.
- When
- Ongoing, with specific focus on the current revision process.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To contest the ECI's exclusion of Aadhaar and the potential for voter disenfranchisement.
ADR
ECI
Aadhaar Exclusion
ADR
Exclusion of Aadhaar is absurd
ECI
N/A
Defined Procedure
ADR
Lack of defined procedure enables arbitrary actions.
ECI
N/A
Voter Disenfranchisement
ADR
Three-month deadline puts eligible voters at risk.
ECI
N/A
- Main Subject
- Bihar Voter Roll Revision
- Organizations Involved
- ECI, ADR
- ADR's Stance
- Opposes ECI's methods
- ADR's Complaint
- Exclusion of Aadhaar
- ADR Concern
- Potential Voter Disenfranchisement
