Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Phase 1 Ends: Millions Untraceable
The first part of a special check of voter lists in Bihar, India, is over.
Officials couldn't find or track about 3.5 million voters who might have moved away.
Also, they found out that around 2.2 million people who were listed had passed away.
Another 700,000 people were registered more than once.
The government has the forms for 72.3 million people and will put them on a list.
People and political parties can check the list and make changes from August 1 to September 1.
Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has concluded its first phase.
Nearly 35 lakh voters were reported as untraceable or having permanently migrated.
Booth-level officers (BLOs) and agents (BLAs) reported approximately 22 lakh deceased electors.
Around seven lakh electors were found registered in multiple locations.
The draft electoral roll will include the names of 7.23 crore electors.
- Who
- The Election Commission (EC) and local poll machinery.
- What
- First phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls concluded.
- When
- The first phase has concluded; the draft roll will be published on August 1.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To update and ensure accuracy of electoral rolls before the upcoming polls.
Opposition's Concerns
Election Commission's Stance
Accuracy of Rolls
Opposition's Concerns
Opposition legislators staged a protest against the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls.
Election Commission's Stance
The EC stated that it is working to ensure the electoral rolls are accurate and up-to-date.
- Total Electorate
- Nearly 7.90 crore
- Untraceable/Migrated Electors
- Approximately 35 lakh
- Deceased Electors Reported
- Approximately 22 lakh
- Duplicate Registrations
- Approximately 7 lakh
- Forms Received
- 7.23 crore
- Draft Roll Publication
- August 1