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Key Points

The Election Commission of India confirmed no political parties have filed objections to Bihar's draft electoral rolls. Over 3,600 claims were submitted by individual voters, sparking opposition concerns. The INDIA bloc alleges potential mass voter deletions, leading to parliamentary protests. The ECI maintains strict safeguards, requiring documented reasons for any removals.

Key Points: Bihar Electoral Rolls See Zero Objections From Political Parties

  • Zero claims filed by political parties on Bihar draft rolls
  • 3,659 objections received from general voters
  • INDIA bloc protests alleged voter deletions
  • ECI assures transparent revision process
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Zero claims, objections by political parties so far to draft electoral rolls in Bihar: ECI

ECI reports no claims or objections from political parties on Bihar draft electoral rolls, while 3,659 public submissions received.

"No name will be removed from the draft voter list without a stated reason – Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, August 6

The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Wednesday that zero claims or objections had been filed by political parties since the publication of the draft electoral rolls in Bihar on August 1, up until 6th August (9 AM).

However, there are 3,659 claims and objections received directly from the electors with respect to the draft roll, said the ECI in a daily bulletin on the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral roll (SIR) in Bihar.

Forms received from New electors on attaining 18 years of age or above are 19,186.

As per the rules, the claims & objections are to be disposed of by the concerned Electoral Registration Officer/ Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (ERO/AERO) after the expiry of 7 days.

As per SIR orders, no name can be deleted from the draft list published on 1st August 2025, without passing a speaking order by the ERO/AERO after conducting an enquiry and after giving a fair and reasonable opportunity.

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked a political row, with the opposition INDIA bloc alleging that the revision process could lead to the deletion of a large number of voters. They have been protesting in the Parliament, demanding a discussion over the Bihar SIR, since the start of this year's Monsoon Session.

On Friday, ECI released the draft electoral rolls for Bihar, following the completion of the Enumeration Phase under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025. It said the public has one month to submit claims and objections, assuring that "no name will be removed from the draft voter list without a stated reason".

The poll panel said that l.60 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) nominated by District Presidents of 12 political parties actively participated in the process on the ground.

The commission enabled electors to verify their names through the official link using their EPIC numbers. They were also allowed to file claims and objections for inclusion or deletion of names through the same portal.

In a drive to ensure accurate and updated voter identity cards, the ECI urged all voters to submit new photographs to their Booth Level Officers (BLOs) by September 1, 2025.

According to data from the revision exercise in Bihar, around 35 lakh electors have either migrated permanently or could not be traced at their registered addresses.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some good news! Zero objections from parties means the rolls must be accurate 👍 But why are they protesting then? Just political drama as usual. ECI should be allowed to do their work without interference.
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Arjun K
As a Bihar resident, I appreciate the online verification system. Much better than standing in queues! But many villagers don't have internet access - hope BLOs are reaching them properly. Democracy should include everyone.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see 19,186 new voters registered! Youth participation is crucial for democracy. But the 35 lakh untraceable voters statistic is alarming - shows how migration affects our electoral system. Need better tracking mechanisms.
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Vikram M
Political parties making noise without submitting formal objections? Typical! They just want to create controversy before elections. ECI is doing good work with digital verification and proper procedures. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
Respectfully disagree with some comments here. Opposition has valid concerns about voter deletion. In 2019, many genuine voters found their names missing. ECI must ensure no citizen is deprived of voting rights 🙏
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Karthik V
The photo update drive is important - many voter IDs still have childhood photos! But September 1 deadline is too tight. ECI should extend it and conduct more awareness

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