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Bihar's voter enumeration drive sees strong participation with 74% forms submitted. BLOs and volunteers ensure smooth collection for elderly and PwD voters. The ECI reports efficient digitisation through the BLO App. The deadline for form submission is July 25, 2025.

Key Points: Bihar Voters Submit 74% Enumeration Forms Ahead of Deadline

  • Over 5.87 crore forms collected in 17 days
  • 77,895 BLOs assist voters house-to-house
  • 4 lakh volunteers aid elderly and PwD voters
  • ECI implements new ECINet module for form verification
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3 out of every 4 Bihar electors have submitted their enumeration forms: ECI

Over 74% of Bihar's 7.9 crore voters submit enumeration forms as ECI's intensive revision drive progresses with BLOs and volunteers.

"Digitisation and uploading of Enumeration Forms are progressing smoothly. – Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, July 11

With 14 more days left before the last date of collection of Enumeration Forms, over 74 per cent of the 7,89,69,844 (nearly 7.90 crore) electors in Bihar have already submitted their forms, a press release from Election Commission (ECI) of India said.

In the second phase of SIR, BLOs are going house-to-house to assist the electors and collect their filled Enumeration Forms.

As per the ECI, field-level functionaries, including 38 DEOs, EROs covering all 243 Assembly Constituencies, and 963 AEROs, are regularly supervising the progress of SIR.

Digitisation and uploading of Enumeration Forms are progressing smoothly. In line with Para 3(h) of the SIR guidelines, BLOs have successfully digitised and uploaded 3.73 crores Enumeration Forms through the BLO App/ECINet, out of the total Enumeration Forms collected by them so far. Today, a new module has been implemented in ECINet for the verification of the uploaded forms by the AERO/EROS.

As of 6.00 pm today, 5,87,49,463 Enumeration Forms, which is 74.39 per cent of the total forms, have been collected in the last 17 days, since the issue of SIR instructions on June 24, 2025. Enumeration Forms can be submitted before July 25, 2025.

According to ECI, 77,895 BLOs, along with the 20,603 newly appointed BLOs and other election officials, are working tirelessly to complete the exercise in time. Over 4 lakh volunteers are also supporting the elderly, PwD, sick and vulnerable populations, along with the 1.56-lakh proactive force of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) who have been appointed by all recognised political parties, resulting in the collection of 74.39 per cent of Enumeration Forms.

Earlier, a press release from Election Commission of India said that active participation of Bihar electors in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and tireless efforts of 77,895 BLOs along with the 20,603 newly appointed BLOs and other election officials, over 4 lakh volunteers who are supporting the elderly, PwD, sick and vulnerable populations along with the 1.56-lakh proactive force of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) who all recognised political parties have appointed, has resulted in the collection of 66.16 per cent Enumeration Forms.

The electors still have 15 more days left to submit the form. By 6.00 PM on July 10, 5,22,44,956 Enumeration Forms, which is 66.16 per cent of the total of 7,89,69,844 (nearly 7.90 crore) existing electors in Bihar, have been collected in the last 16 days, since the issue of SIR instructions on June 24, 2025.

Maintaining the same momentum on the field, the exercise of collecting the Enumeration Forms could be completed well before the stipulated date, i.e. July 25, 2025.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the numbers look impressive, I hope the verification process is thorough. In my locality, many migrant workers haven't received forms yet. ECI should ensure no voter is left behind!
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Aditya G
Digital India in action! The BLO app making form collection so efficient is a game changer. More states should learn from Bihar's model of election management.
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Nisha Z
My 80-year-old father was helped by a volunteer to submit his form. Heartwarming to see such dedication towards inclusive democracy. Salute to all ground workers! 🙏
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Karan T
Hope this enthusiasm translates into actual voting percentages. Bihar has historically had good voter registration but low turnout. Let's break that trend this time!
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Sarah B
As an observer, I'm impressed by India's electoral process. The scale of operations with 4 lakh volunteers is mind-boggling! Western democracies could learn a thing or two about mass participation.
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Vikram M
The real test will be maintaining this momentum in final weeks. Many villagers wait till last moment. BLOs should focus on remote areas now where connectivity is poor.

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