Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bihar Electoral Roll Revision: ECI Defends, Opposition Protests
Imagine the government is checking who can vote.
They're making sure the list of voters is accurate.
Some people think the government is being unfair by removing names.
The government says they're just trying to get rid of fake voters.
The opposition parties say it's a way to help the current leaders.
This disagreement led to protests where police used water cannons on people.
Election Commission defends its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls amid opposition criticism.
The ECI stated that a clean voter list is essential for fair elections and a strong democracy.
The SIR, which began June 24, 2025, identified 56 lakh electors whose names should not have been on the rolls.
Opposition leaders, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, allege bias and may boycott upcoming elections.
Congress and NSUI workers marched to Vidhan Sabha to protest the SIR, leading to police use of water cannons and detentions.
- Who
- Election Commission, Opposition parties (RJD, Congress), and protestors.
- What
- Election Commission defends Bihar voter roll clean-up and police dispersed protestors marching to Vidhan Sabha.
- When
- The ECI is defending the SIR around July 2025. Protests occurred on July 24.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- The ECI is ensuring accurate voter rolls. Opposition parties allege bias and protest voter roll revisions.
Opposition's Concerns
ECI's Stance
Fairness of Voter Roll Revision
Opposition's Concerns
The opposition believes the ECI is acting unfairly.
ECI's Stance
The ECI states the importance of an accurate and fair electoral process for all.
Intent of Revision
Opposition's Concerns
The opposition perceives a plot to disenfranchise voters.
ECI's Stance
The ECI wants to eliminate fake votes.
- SIR Start Date
- June 24, 2025
- SIR Enumeration Deadline
- July 25, 2025
- Bihar Electorate Coverage
- 98.01%
- Total Electorate (approx)
- 7.9 crore
- Erroneous Electors Identified
- 56 lakh
