Why Are 65.2 Lakh Voters Being Removed from Bihar’s Electoral Rolls?

Why Are 65.2 Lakh Voters Being Removed?
The Election Commission (EC) has completed the first phase of Bihar’s voter list revision, revealing significant discrepancies:
22 lakh voters are deceased but still listed.
35 lakh voters have permanently moved out of Bihar.
7 lakh voters are enrolled in multiple locations.
1.2 lakh voters have not submitted their enumeration forms.
With 99.8% of electors covered under the SIR exercise, the EC aims to publish a draft electoral roll by August 1. Political parties have been given the lists to verify and raise objections if needed.

Can Excluded Voters Still Register?
Yes! Eligible voters left out can reapply between August 1 and September 1. Political parties can also challenge ineligible entries before the final list is prepared.

Role of Booth Level Agents (BLAs)
To ensure accuracy, political parties have appointed 1,60,813 BLAs to cross-check voter details. Major party contributions include:
BJP – 53,338 BLAs
RJD – 47,506 BLAs
JD(U) – 36,550 BLAs
Congress – 17,549 BLAs
This step helps minimize errors before the final electoral roll is published.


Key Questions & Answers
1. Why is Bihar removing 65.2 lakh voters?
The EC is cleaning up the electoral roll by removing duplicate, deceased, and relocated voters to ensure fair elections.
2. How can excluded voters get back on the list?
They must submit the required forms between August 1 and September 1 for inclusion.
3. What happens if a voter is registered in multiple places?
Only one registration will be retained; duplicates will be deleted.
4. How are political parties involved in this process?
They can nominate BLAs to verify voter lists and file objections for ineligible entries.
5. When will the final electoral roll be published?
After objections and corrections, the final list will be released post-September 1.