What is the Deadline for Claims and Objections on Bihar's Draft Electoral Roll?
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Synopsis
As the deadline approaches, the Election Commission of India (ECI) urges citizens to act quickly. With only one day left to file claims and objections regarding the draft electoral roll in Bihar, discover what you need to know about this critical step in the electoral process.
Key Takeaways
- One day left for claims and objections on Bihar's draft electoral roll.
- 7.24 crore electors are part of the draft roll.
- BJPs has the highest number of Booth Level Agents.
- Individuals have submitted over 33,000 inclusion claims.
- Final rolls will be accessible on the CEO Bihar website.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (NationPress) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared that only one day is left for the submission of claims and objections regarding the draft electoral roll of 7.24 crore electors in Bihar, as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025.
The draft roll, which was published on August 1, is currently being reviewed through claims made by political parties, electors, and Booth Level Agents (BLAs). According to the Commission's daily bulletin for this period, a total of 1,60,813 BLAs have been appointed by various political parties.
So far, 25 claims for inclusion and 103 objections for exclusion have been filed.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed the highest number of BLAs at 53,338, followed by the RJD with 47,506, Janata Dal (United) with 36,550, and the Indian National Congress with 17,549.
On an individual level, citizens are more engaged. The Commission has recorded 33,326 inclusion claims and 2,07,565 exclusion objections, with 38,342 already resolved.
Moreover, over 15.32 lakh new electors aged 18 and older have submitted Form-6 applications, with 81,073 cases resolved within a week. The ECI emphasized that claims and objections must be filed by September 1, 2025, along with proper documentation such as Aadhaar.
Eligible electors who are missing from the draft may apply via Form 6, while objections to ineligible names should be filed using Form 7.
Recognized political parties' BLAs are also authorized to submit these on behalf of voters with the required declarations.
The SIR, which commenced on June 24, 2025, aims to maintain accuracy and integrity in electoral rolls. The Commission highlighted, “Pure electoral rolls strengthen democracy,” emphasizing that rolls are prepared strictly according to the law.
Final electoral rolls, after handling all claims and objections, will be publicly accessible and available on the CEO Bihar website.
Point of View
The Election Commission's initiative to revise electoral rolls is a commendable effort to enhance electoral integrity. Engaging citizens and political parties in this process ensures that democracy remains robust and representative. The timely filing of claims and objections is essential for a fair electoral process.
NationPress
31/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for filing claims and objections?
The deadline for submitting claims and objections on the draft electoral roll is September 1, 2025.
How many electors are included in the Bihar draft electoral roll?
The draft electoral roll in Bihar includes a total of 7.24 crore electors.
What forms are used for claims and objections?
Eligible electors can apply through Form 6 for inclusion, while objections must be submitted using Form 7.
How can political parties participate in this process?
Political parties can appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to file claims and objections on behalf of voters.
Where can the final electoral rolls be accessed?
Final electoral rolls will be publicly available and can be accessed on the CEO Bihar website.
