Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Bihar Assembly Debates Electoral Roll Revision; Opposition Protests
The Bihar Assembly is in an uproar over a special check of the voter list.
Opposition members are angry, saying many people's names are being removed, which they see as unfair.
They are worried that people are losing their right to vote.
The government defends the process, saying it's a regular update and that everyone has had a chance to register.
One leader is so concerned, they've reached out to other political leaders to discuss the issue, and there are threats of boycotting the next elections if the process isn't changed.
Opposition parties protested the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Bihar Assembly.
Rabri Devi accused the BJP of removing 61 lakh names, claiming it snatches the right to vote.
CPI(ML) MLC Shashi Yadav called the SIR move unconstitutional and unprecedented.
JD(U) leaders dismissed allegations, citing the SIR as routine and impartial.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav wrote to opposition leaders, threatening to boycott elections.
- Who
- Opposition parties (RJD, CPI(ML)), JD(U), and various leaders like Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and K.C. Tyagi.
- What
- Controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
- When
- During the last day of the Bihar Assembly.
- Where
- Bihar Assembly.
- Why
- Opposition parties believe the SIR is removing voters' rights and the government defends it as a routine electoral process.
Opposition Perspective
Government Perspective
Fairness of Electoral Roll Revision
Opposition Perspective
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is seen as a tactic to remove voters from the list, infringing on their right to vote.
Government Perspective
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a routine process conducted by the Election Commission to update voter lists fairly and impartially.
- Event
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Location
- Bihar Assembly
- Opposition Claim
- 61 lakh names removed from voter list
- Opposition Action
- Protests, letter to opposition leaders, boycott threat
- Government Stance
- SIR is routine, impartial; open for corrections