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Bihar's Voter List Undergoes Major Revision Amid Political Tensions

The Election Commission of India has announced a significant revision of the voter list in Bihar, leading to political turmoil. Tejashwi Yadav from the RJD has criticized the decision, claiming it disregards the existing voter base of 8 crore. He questions the feasibility of compiling a new list in just 25 days and suggests that the required documentation may be inaccessible to the poor. The Congress party has also raised concerns about potential disenfranchisement, while Mamata Banerjee warns of the dangers of this initiative. As the elections approach, the implications of this revision are becoming a focal point of political debate.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jun 27, 2025, 16:37 IST
Bihar's Voter List Undergoes Major Revision Amid Political Tensions

Bihar's Electoral Commission Announces Special Revision

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directives for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. This indicates that a fresh voter list will be compiled for the state. The announcement has sparked a political uproar. Tejashwi Yadav, a leader from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has raised concerns regarding the commission's decision. He stated that the announcement of a special revision of the voter list effectively disregards the existing list of 8 crore voters in Bihar, necessitating the creation of a new one.




 


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Tejashwi questioned the timing of this decision, asking why it was being implemented just two months before the elections. He expressed skepticism about the feasibility of compiling a voter list for 8 crore individuals within a mere 25 days. He pointed out that the required documents may be inaccessible to the poorer segments of society. Tejashwi mentioned that a delegation would approach the Election Commission regarding this issue, asserting that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Modi are fearful and wish to exclude the names of the poor from the voter list, effectively stripping them of their voting rights.


 


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The Congress party has voiced its opposition, warning that this move risks deliberately disenfranchising voters through the misuse of state machinery. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee labeled this initiative as 'more dangerous than the NRC (National Register of Citizens),' alleging that her state, which is set for elections next year, is the real target. It is important to note that all voters will be required to submit a counting form, and those registered after 2003 must provide documents proving their citizenship as per the guidelines and schedule set by the commission.


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