Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Bihar Voter List Revised Amidst Opposition Concerns
The government is checking the list of people who can vote in Bihar.
They found that some people have died, moved away, or are listed twice.
They plan to remove about 51 lakh names from the list to make sure it's accurate.
The people in charge of the elections are working with political parties to make sure everything is done correctly and transparently.
Some people are worried this might be a way to stop some people from voting.
The elections are scheduled to happen later in the year.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is removing approximately 51 lakh voters from Bihar's voter list.
The ECI found discrepancies, including deceased voters, those who have moved, and duplicates.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign is being conducted in Bihar for the upcoming assembly elections.
Opposition parties, like the Congress, are criticizing the exercise, alleging voter suppression.
The ECI is providing lists to political parties to maintain transparency, with a one-month period for corrections.
- Who
- The Election Commission of India (ECI), voters of Bihar, and political parties.
- What
- The ECI is revising the voter list in Bihar, removing approximately 51 lakh names due to discrepancies.
- When
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is currently underway, with the Bihar assembly elections scheduled for later in the year.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To ensure the accuracy of the voter list for upcoming assembly elections.
Opposition Concerns
ECI Stance
Motives for Revision
Opposition Concerns
The opposition accuses the government of attempting to suppress votes and manipulate the voter list.
ECI Stance
The ECI states the exercise is for accuracy and transparency of the list.
- Voter Count Before Revision
- 7.89 crore
- Voters Replied
- 7.68 crore
- Approximate Names to be Removed
- 51 lakh
- Election Type
- Bihar Assembly Elections
- Discrepancies Found
- Deceased voters, shifted voters, duplicates