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The Election Commission of India has reported significant voter list activity in Bihar. 1,927 electors have approached the ECI to modify draft voter lists within the first three days of the campaign. Notably, no political parties have filed any claims or objections during this period. The special revision campaign aims to update electoral rolls with new eligible voters, particularly young electors turning 18 between July and October 2025.

Key Points: Bihar Voter List 1,927 Electors Seek Name Changes ECI Update

  • 1,927 electors file forms for voter list modifications in first 72 hours
  • No claims or objections filed by political parties
  • Special camps open till September 1, 2025
  • 10,977 young voters submit declaration forms
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Bihar: 1,927 electors approach ECI for addition, removal of names from draft voter list

Bihar voters approach Election Commission to add or remove names from draft electoral roll during special revision campaign

"1.60 lakh Booth Level Agents are fully involved in the electoral roll exercise - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, Aug 4

As many as 1,927 electors in Bihar have so far filled forms for addition or deletion of names in the draft voter list in the first 72 hours of the launch of the process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Monday.

Not a single claim or objection was filed by any political party during this period, said the poll panel.

From August 1 (3 p.m.) till August 4 (3 p.m.), all political parties put together have filed 'zero' claims and objections for the addition of the names of eligible electors and deletion of the names of ineligible electors, as shown in a daily bulletin issued by the poll panel.

While sharing an update on claims and objections received from political parties and electors with respect of the draft electoral roll, the ECI highlighted that special camps have been set up for the purpose in all Block-cum-Circle Offices and Urban Local Body Municipal Offices, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (on all days from Monday to Sunday) up to September 1, 2025.

The ECI said under the Bihar CEO's special campaign - launched on August 1 for the addition of the names of eligible new young electors who are attaining the age of 18 years from July 1 to October 1, 2025 - as many as 10,977 young electors have filled their forms along with the declaration form.

The ECI also appealed to all electors to provide their new photographs to their BLOs by September 1, as all eligible electors would be given new Identity cards.

For claims and objections for the addition of the names of eligible electors, the ECI has shared with all political parties a list of those electors whose names were there in the June 24, Electoral Roll, but are not there in the August 1, draft Electoral Roll, the ECI earlier said in a statement.

The ECI said 1.60 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs), nominated by the District Presidents of all 12 political parties, are also participating in the exercise and are fully involved in the field.

As per the Special Intensive Revision order, after the completion of the Enumeration Phase from June 24 to July 25, the draft Electoral Rolls were published for Bihar on August 1.

Draft Electoral Rolls of all the 90,712 polling booths of all 243 Assembly Constituencies have been shared with all the political parties by all 38 DEOs of Bihar on August 1, 2025, the ECI said.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a first-time voter from Patna, I'm excited to register! The process was smooth at my local booth. Youth participation is crucial for Bihar's development. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Aman W
The numbers seem quite low for a state like Bihar. Many people in rural areas might not be aware of this drive. ECI should do more awareness campaigns through local radio and newspapers.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the digital transformation in India's electoral process. The special camps and extended hours make it voter-friendly. Hope other states follow this model.
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Kavya N
My grandfather's name was missing from the draft roll. The BLO was very helpful in correcting it. These small efforts make our democracy stronger. Proud to be Indian!
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Vikram M
While the initiative is good, I'm concerned about duplicate voters. ECI should use Aadhaar linking to prevent this. One person, one vote should be strictly enforced.

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