ECI Begins Special Electoral Roll Revision in Bihar for Greater Voter Inclusion
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar with 01 July 2025 as the qualifying date. This decision marks the first such revision since 2003 and is aimed at ensuring complete, accurate, and transparent voter registration.
The SIR will involve a comprehensive house-to-house verification conducted by Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who will distribute and collect pre-filled Enumeration Forms (EFs) to and from existing electors. These forms can also be downloaded and submitted online via the ECI or ECINET portal.
Political parties have been urged to play an active role by appointing Booth Level Agents (BLAs) for each polling booth, to ensure transparency and accuracy in the revision process. The goal is to include all eligible citizens, remove ineligible entries, and eliminate duplication or errors.
The ECI has emphasized strict adherence to constitutional and legal provisions laid out under Article 326 of the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The documents used for enrollment decisions will be securely uploaded to ECINET for internal use by election authorities.
Special care will be taken to assist vulnerable groups such as the elderly, sick, persons with disabilities (PwD), and the poor, ensuring that their rights are protected during the revision process.
The entire process—from house verification to publication of the final roll—will be conducted transparently. Political parties and electors may file objections or appeals, which will be addressed by the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), with further recourse to the District Magistrate or Chief Electoral Officer under Section 24 of the RP Act.
This large-scale revision exercise is aimed at strengthening democracy by ensuring no eligible voter is left behind.
Source: PIB
