Greater Noida(National Desk):The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the Draft Electoral Roll for Bihar will be published on August 1, 2025, as part of the Special Summary Revision (SIR). The public and political parties will have one full month to review the draft and suggest corrections or additions.
According to the SIR order dated June 24, 2025, recognised political parties will receive both printed and digital copies of the Draft Roll free of cost, and the same will be available on the ECI website for public access. This move is aimed at ensuring no eligible voter is left out.
#BiharSIR: 94.68% Electors covered; 7 days left
✅ List of Forms which could’nt be collected being shared with political parties
✅ Full 1-month for political parties/electors to rectify Draft Electoral Roll after its publication on Aug 1
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— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) July 18, 2025
Key Figures from the Revision Process:
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Total electors (as on June 24, 2025): 7,89,69,844
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Enumeration Forms received: 7,11,72,660
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Digitised forms: 6,85,34,743 (90.12%)
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Total electors covered so far: 7,48,59,631 (94.68%)
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Forms still pending: 41,10,213
The report also reveals that 36,86,971 electors were not found at their addresses, with subcategories including:
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Probably deceased: 12,71,414
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Permanently shifted: 18,16,306
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Enrolled at multiple places: 5,92,273
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Not traceable: 6,978
Lists of such electors are now being shared with District Presidents of political parties and over 1.5 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to verify their current status. Each BLA can submit up to 50 certified forms a day until July 25, 2025.
Final Electoral Roll by September 30
After the claims and objections are reviewed and resolved by September 25, the Final Electoral Roll will be published on September 30, 2025. Just like the draft, final rolls will also be shared with parties and posted online.
If any voter is not satisfied with the decision of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), they can appeal to the District Magistrate or the Chief Electoral Officer under Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
The ECI has assured that all genuine electors will be included, and every effort is being made to conduct a transparent and inclusive revision.
