Key Points

The Election Commission has published Bihar’s draft voter list with a month-long window for corrections. Both online and offline methods are available for voters to verify their details. Special camps will operate daily to assist with updates ahead of the 2025 assembly polls. The ECI emphasizes transparency and inclusivity in this crucial electoral exercise.

Key Points: ECI Releases Bihar Draft Voter List With September 1 Deadline

  • ECI releases draft voter list after Special Intensive Revision
  • Citizens can file claims or objections till September 1
  • Special camps open daily including weekends for corrections
  • Online portal available for voter status verification
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ECI releases draft voter list in Bihar, objection window open till September 1

Bihar voters can verify and update details in the draft voter list until September 1. Special camps and online portals available for corrections.

"Ensuring an accurate voter list is critical for the upcoming Bihar elections – Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar"

Patna, Aug 1

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday released the draft voter list for Bihar, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Citizens now have the opportunity to verify their names on the list and file claims or objections until September 1.

The Commission has clarified that any voter or political party can add missing names, delete an ineligible entry, correct incorrect details, and claim.

Starting August 1, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Bihar, along with all 243 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) across the state, will begin inviting claims and objections from voters and recognised political parties.

The process will continue till September 1, including weekends and public holidays.

To facilitate this, special camps will be organised from August 2 to September 1 at Block-cum-Anchal offices, urban body offices like Nagar Panchayat, Nagar Parishad and Municipal Corporation zones.

These camps will function daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including Sundays and festivals, ensuring everyone has access to get their voter list issues resolved.

According to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, digital and printed copies of the draft voter list have already been distributed to all recognised political parties by the District Election Officers (DEOs) across Bihar’s 38 districts.

In addition, a dedicated online portal has been made available for voters to check the status of their enrollment.

Citizens can verify their details by visiting the Election Commission’s official website and entering the required information.

With the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 on the horizon, ensuring an accurate and updated voter list is critical.

The ECI's extended window and proactive outreach aim to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and voter confidence in the electoral process.

The voters can check their names on the draft voter list online or offline. If missing or incorrect, visit the nearest voter camp or election office.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why only till September 1? Many migrant workers return home during Chhath Puja in November. ECI should extend deadline considering Bihar's migration pattern. #InclusiveVoting
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Arjun K
Just checked my family's details online - smooth process this time! 👏 But rural areas need more awareness camps. Many villagers still don't know about online verification.
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Sarah B
As an NRI observer, I'm impressed with Bihar's electoral improvements. The weekend camps are thoughtful - most democracies don't go this extra mile for voter inclusion. Well done ECI!
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Vikram M
Found 3 duplicate entries in my locality! Political parties make bogus votes before elections. Strict action should be taken against such malpractice. ECI must verify each objection seriously.
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Kavya N
The offline camps during festivals is a great move! My didi works as Anganwadi worker and they're being trained to help illiterate voters verify details. Small steps matter 💯

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