Archive · 26 Jul 2025
ADR Challenges Bihar Voter Roll Revision, Citing Fraud and SC Violations
The Election Commission is checking if voters in Bihar are citizens.
A group called ADR says this goes against what the Supreme Court has said before.
ADR also doesn't think it's right to not accept certain ID cards as proof.
ADR thinks the Election Commission is not being fair to voters.
The legal challenge is ongoing in the Supreme Court.
ADR argues EC's voter verification in Bihar contradicts past SC rulings.
ADR calls the exclusion of Aadhaar and ration cards as valid documents 'absurd'.
The NGO claims the EC's actions represent a 'grave fraud' on Bihar's voters.
ADR questions the rushed timeline of the revision ahead of Bihar Assembly elections.
The case is set to be heard in the Supreme Court on July 28.
- Who
- Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Election Commission (EC), and voters in Bihar.
- What
- Legal challenge to the Election Commission's voter verification process in Bihar.
- When
- The matter is set to be heard on July 28; SIR announced on June 24.
- Where
- Bihar and the Supreme Court.
- Why
- To address concerns about the voter roll revision and alleged violations of Supreme Court rulings.
ADR's Stance
Election Commission's Stance
Legality of Citizenship Verification
ADR's Stance
The EC's citizenship verification process defies past Supreme Court judgments.
Election Commission's Stance
The EC maintains that it has the authority to verify voter citizenship under the Constitution.
Acceptance of Documents
ADR's Stance
Excluding Aadhaar and ration cards is an absurd decision.
Election Commission's Stance
The EC argues that Aadhaar and ration cards can be obtained through fraudulent means.
Integrity of SIR
ADR's Stance
The SIR is a 'grave fraud' and violates the EC's own guidelines.
Election Commission's Stance
The EC states that the SIR is necessary to address concerns.
- Challenging Party
- Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
- Location of Issue
- Bihar
- Legal Forum
- Supreme Court
- Key Concern
- Voter Verification Process
- EC Action
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
Sources
Phase-1 of Bihar SIR ends, 35 lakh voters out
Bihar SIR Phase 1 concludes, 65 lakh voters likely to be dropped from draft rolls
SIR filters out 65 lakh names, Bihar Congress claims BJP and booth agents filling out forms
Migrant workers from Bihar unaware of online route for enrolment in electoral rolls - Telegraph India
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