The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to release the draft electoral rolls for Bihar at 3 PM today, marking a crucial phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
The update, covering all 243 Assembly constituencies and more than 90,800 polling stations, comes amid strong resistance from Opposition parties who allege it could lead to mass voter exclusions.
Sources confirm that the draft will be handed to political parties by district collectors across Bihar before being published online. The exercise has reignited controversy, as critics point out that the last such revision was conducted in 2003 and fear the current process may be politically motivated.
Opposition MPs, led by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged protests in Parliament today, warning against the disenfranchisement of eligible voters. The issue has added fuel to an already heated political climate, with concerns over transparency and voter representation taking centre stage.
The ECI initiated this revision on June 24, triggering widespread concern and confusion in districts where the verification process was reportedly rushed.
As stakeholders brace for the implications of the released data, all eyes remain on how this revision will impact Bihar’s political landscape ahead of the upcoming elections.
