Bihar: Is the Draft Voter List Out After SIR Phase-1?
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Synopsis
The Election Commission of India has unveiled the Draft Electoral Roll for Bihar's 243 Assembly Constituencies. With a massive mobilization of resources and a call to action for eligible voters, this release is a crucial step in the electoral process. Discover how you can verify your voter status and ensure your voice is heard!
Key Takeaways
- Draft Electoral Roll published for 243 Assembly Constituencies.
- Eligible voters can file claims from August 1 to September 1.
- Voters turning 18 by October 1, 2025 can apply for inclusion.
- Verification process involves local political leaders.
- Voters urged to check names on the ECI portal.
Patna, Aug 1 (NationPress) After the successful conclusion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the Draft Electoral Roll for all 243 Assembly Constituencies in Bihar.
The detailed list is now available on the ECI portal, and booth-wise rolls for all 90,712 polling booths have been distributed to political parties by the 38 District Election Officers (DEOs).
The creation of this draft required extensive mobilization of personnel, including the CEO of Bihar, DEOs, and EROs for all constituencies, 2,976 Assistant EROs (AEROs), Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at each polling booth, approximately 1.60 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from 12 political parties, and numerous volunteers.
More than 7.24 crore electors throughout Bihar submitted enumeration forms, and their details have been incorporated into the draft rolls.
The window for filing claims and objections is set from August 1 to September 1. During this period, any voter or political party can submit requests to include eligible names, remove ineligible ones, or amend details using the designated forms.
Voters turning 18 on or before October 1, 2025, can apply for inclusion by submitting Form 6 along with the declaration form.
According to ECI regulations, “No name can be deleted without a hearing and a written, appealable order by the ERO or AERO.”
Political leaders in the Gopalganj district have reacted proactively to the release of the revised list. RJD district general secretary Intiaz Ali Bhutto mentioned, “We have received the list of deleted voters from the District Magistrate. We will verify and contact eligible voters whose names were removed. We will work to reinstate every valid name.”
Congress district president Om Prakash Garg stressed, “We’ll coordinate with BLOs to ensure all eligible voters are included. Our priority is that no legitimate voter is left out.”
CPI-ML leader Subhash Singh noted, “The District Magistrate has assured us that the process will remain fully transparent.”
The Election Commission encourages all eligible voters to verify their names in the published draft and to take immediate action if they find any omissions or errors.
For additional details or to access the draft list, voters can visit the Election Commission’s official portal here or reach out to their local BLO or ERO office.
Point of View
The release of the Draft Voter List marks a pivotal moment in Bihar’s electoral landscape. This thorough and transparent process demonstrates the Election Commission's commitment to inclusivity and accuracy. Ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to participate is fundamental to our democracy. With proactive measures from political leaders, the path towards a fair electoral process seems promising.
NationPress
03/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for filing claims and objections?
The deadline for filing claims and objections is from August 1 to September 1.
Who can apply for inclusion in the voter list?
Voters who turn 18 on or before October 1, 2025, are eligible to apply for inclusion.
How can voters check their names in the draft list?
Voters can check their names on the Election Commission's official portal.
What forms are needed to file claims?
Eligible voters need to submit Form 6 along with the declaration form to file claims.
Can names be deleted from the voter list without notice?
No, names cannot be deleted without a hearing and a written order from the ERO or AERO.
