Bihar Final Voter List Cuts 48 Lakh Names, 7.41 Crore Will Vote New Government

National News:  The Election Commission announced Bihar’s final voter list on September 30, 2025, after the Special Intensive Revision process. This revision considered all claims and objections before finalizing the roll. Bihar now has 7.41 crore eligible voters. Nearly 48 lakh names were deleted during verification. At the same time, 21.53 lakh new voters were added, ensuring fairness and accuracy. This cleanup was necessary ahead of the state assembly elections.

Large Deletions And New Additions

According to official figures, 65 lakh names were removed from the draft rolls, out of which 3.66 lakh were found ineligible. Meanwhile, 21.53 lakh new names were added under Form 6 applications. By August 1, 2025, the draft roll showed 7.24 crore voters. After final corrections, the final voter list stood at 7.41 crore. This shows that the Election Commission ensured a balanced update.

Transparency Through Digital Access

The Election Commission has made the final list available both physically and digitally. Political parties have been given copies for review. Citizens can also check their names online at voters.eci.gov.in. This step has increased transparency and public trust. By making data available to all, the commission has reduced doubts and enhanced accountability. The open access also helps parties verify their supporters.

Massive Teamwork Behind The Revision

This large-scale voter list revision was possible only through coordinated effort. The Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar led the process with honesty. District Election Officers, 243 Electoral Registration Officers, 2,976 Assistant Officers and nearly 1 lakh BLOs were involved. Alongside them, 1.6 lakh booth-level agents and thousands of volunteers helped. All 12 major political parties also took part actively in the drive.

Meetings With Parties Regularly Conducted

To keep the process fair, the Election Commission held regular meetings with political parties. Booth-level lists of deceased, shifted or untraceable voters were shared with them. Draft rolls were also shared for cross-checking. Names excluded from draft rolls were displayed publicly on district websites. This open communication gave political leaders and citizens confidence in the process. By July 20, 2025, every step was closely monitored.

Based On Constitutional Principles

The Election Commission has said the SIR was guided by Article 326 of the Constitution. The motto was simple: “No eligible voter left behind.” At the same time, no outsider or ineligible person was allowed in the rolls. This balanced approach ensures credibility. Eligible citizens still have a chance to apply ten days before nomination deadline. The exercise reflects the strength of India’s democratic system.

Appeal Options Still Available

If a voter is not satisfied with an officer’s decision, they can appeal under Section 24 of the RP Act, 1950. The first appeal goes to the District Magistrate, and the second to the Chief Electoral Officer. This layered appeal system ensures fairness. Citizens are not left without options if errors occur. Such steps strengthen voter confidence in free and fair elections. Ultimately, the final roll reflects accuracy and democratic accountability.