Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Bihar Electoral Rolls: Over 65 Lakh Voters Removed
The Election Commission in Bihar has removed over 65 lakh names from the voter list.
This includes people who have died, moved away, or are registered multiple times.
Some districts had many deletions, like Patna, while others had few, like Sheikhpura.
Some political parties and voters are worried that names have been removed unfairly.
People can check the list and report any mistakes until September 1st.
The EC's draft electoral rolls for Bihar show over 65 lakh voter deletions.
Deletions include deceased voters, those enrolled at multiple locations, and migrants.
Patna district saw the highest number of deletions, while Sheikhpura saw the lowest.
Opposition parties and some voters raise concerns about the accuracy of deletions.
Voters can file claims and objections between August 1 and September 1.
- Who
- The Election Commission (EC)
- What
- Draft electoral rolls showing voter deletions were published.
- When
- Published after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise; claims and objections accepted until September 1st.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- As part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Opposition's Concerns
EC's Stance
Accuracy of Voter Deletions
Opposition's Concerns
Opposition parties question the EC's process, alleging potential unfair deletions.
EC's Stance
The EC states that the deletions were part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and refutes claims of errors regarding Tejashwi Yadav.
- Total Voters Deleted
- Over 65 lakh
- Highest Deletion District
- Patna (3,95,500 voters)
- Lowest Deletion District
- Sheikhpura (26,256)
- Claims/Objections Period
- August 1 to September 1
- SIR Start Date
- June 24, 2025
