Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 22:45 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 17:07 [IST]
PATNA, (IANS): Preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections have gained
momentum with large-scale participation in the ongoing Special Intensive
Revision (SIR) of the voter list.
According to the Election Commission, so far 2,27,636
voters have filed claims and objections against entries in the draft voter
list.
Among them, 29,872 applications have been filed for the
inclusion of the names in the electoral rolls, while 1,97,764 applications were
filed for the exclusion of names from the voter lists. The election commission
has disposed of 33,771 applications in the last 7 days.
The most encouraging sign has come from first-time
voters.
In August alone, 13,33,793 youth above 18 years have
submitted Form-6 applications to get their names enrolled in the voter lists.
According to an official of the ECI, this indicates
strong interest among young voters in participating in the democratic process.
If approved, over 13 lakh new names will be added to the
electoral rolls this year. The Election Commission claims 61,248 applications
were disposed of in the last 7 days.
The Commission’s report also highlights the role of Booth
Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by political parties.
1,60,813 BLAs from 12 political parties are actively
engaged across the state to assist voters in corrections and new registrations.
Among them, CPIML BLAs filed the maximum 118 claims and
objections, while RJD agents submitted 10 forms till Saturday.
Among the 118 claims and objections of CPI ML, 15
applications were filed for the inclusion of names in the electoral rolls,
while 103 applications were filed for the exclusion from the voter lists.
Officials said that such efforts by political parties,
voters, and the Commission are making the revision process more transparent and
error-free.
Earlier, nearly 65 lakh names were deleted from the rolls
during special intensive revision drives to remove ineligible or duplicate
entries.
The last date of filing the claims and objections is
August 31.
