Have No Appeals Been Filed on Additions or Deletions in Bihar's Voter List Till Tuesday?
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Synopsis
In Bihar, as political parties strategize for upcoming elections, the Election Commission reveals a crucial update: no appeals have been filed regarding the voter list changes. This announcement follows criticism from opposition leaders about the electoral revision process. How will this impact the electoral landscape? Read on to find out more.
Key Takeaways
- No appeals filed on voter list modifications in Bihar.
- 7.42 crore voters eligible for upcoming elections.
- Criticism from opposition leaders regarding the electoral revision.
- Special Intensive Revision aimed at ensuring accurate voter representation.
- Revision process resulted in notable changes to the electoral rolls.
Patna, Oct 14 (NationPress) As political parties in Bihar focus on finalizing seat-sharing agreements and distributing election symbols, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revealed that there have been no appeals concerning the addition or removal of names from the electoral rolls throughout the state.
In a formal statement released by the Commission, the ECI noted, “No appeal has been received by the District Magistrate under Section 24(a) of the Representation of the People Act until October 14, 2025, regarding the inclusion and exclusion of names in the electoral roll by the Electoral Registration Officer across all 243 Assembly Constituencies during the Special Intensive Revision Drive, 2025, in Bihar.”
This announcement follows criticism from various opposition figures — including Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Mukesh Sahani, and others — who have expressed concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls initiated by the Commission earlier this year.
The SIR initiative, which commenced on July 1, 2025, was designed to ensure the accuracy of the voter rolls by incorporating legitimate voters while eliminating duplicate, deceased, permanently relocated, or otherwise ineligible entries.
This task was executed in two phases and concluded by September 30.
The Enumeration Phase occurred from July 1 to July 31, with the Draft Electoral Roll for all 243 Assembly constituencies published on August 1.
The Final Electoral Roll was made public on September 30, serving as the foundation for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
According to the finalized voter list, 7.42 crore voters are set to participate in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
In the draft list released on August 1, there were 7.24 crore voters. The revision process added 21.53 lakh new voters via Form 6 (the official inclusion form).
Additionally, 3.66 lakh names were removed after being deemed ineligible during the review.
Earlier, in June 2025, Bihar had 7.89 crore registered voters.
Following the SIR exercise, roughly 68 lakh names were deleted for reasons including death, migration, or duplication.
Point of View
It is imperative to highlight the importance of a transparent electoral process. The absence of appeals regarding the voter list changes raises concerns about voter representation and the integrity of the upcoming elections in Bihar. It is crucial for the Election Commission to ensure that all voices are heard, and that the electoral rolls reflect the true demographic of the state. NationPress will continue to monitor this situation closely.
NationPress
14/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision Drive?
The Special Intensive Revision Drive is an initiative by the Election Commission aimed at updating and correcting the electoral rolls by including legitimate voters and removing duplicates or ineligible entries.
How many voters are eligible to vote in Bihar's upcoming elections?
According to the finalized voter list, 7.42 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
What criticism has the Election Commission faced?
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, have criticized the electoral revision process, expressing concerns over the integrity and accuracy of the voter rolls.
When was the final electoral roll published?
The Final Electoral Roll was published on September 30, 2025.
What were the results of the revision process?
During the revision, 21.53 lakh new voters were added, while 3.66 lakh names were removed for being ineligible.
