The ECI's Bihar electoral roll revision nears completion, covering 98% of electors. Discrepancies include deceased, migrated, and duplicate voters. A JD(U) MP criticized the process, echoed by Congress.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced that the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the 24 June 2025 Bihar Electoral Roll is approaching completion. In a press note dated 23 July, the Commission stated that 98.01% of electors had been covered in the process so far. "No eligible Elector to be left out, and no ineligible person to be included," the statement read.
According to official data, around 20 lakh electors have been reported deceased, while 28 lakh individuals have permanently migrated from their registered addresses. The Commission further revealed that 7 lakh electors were found to be registered in more than one location, 1 lakh electors remain untraceable, and enumeration forms of 15 lakh voters have not been returned.
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