Voter roll revision: What is special intensive revision of Bihar voter list and what's the controversy - Explained
Tuesday, 8 July 2025 () Bihar's electoral roll revision sparks political debate before upcoming elections, with opposition questioning document requirements and timing. The Election Commission aims to eliminate duplicate voters, requiring proof of residency. While Aadhaar is excluded due to illegal immigration concerns, various government-issued documents are accepted. Opposition parties argue that many lack the required documents, citing land ownership issues.
Bihar's electoral roll revision reveals an urban-rural divide as 57% of voters submit forms. Patna accepts Aadhaar, while rural areas demand birth, caste, or.. IndiaTimes
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear additional petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of.. IndiaTimes
Bihar's political atmosphere is tense as the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces strong opposition from the INDIA.. IndiaTimes
During Wednesday's Bihar Bandh protest against the Election Commission's electoral roll revision, Congress leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav were seemingly.. IndiaTimes
Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav led a "chakka jam" in Bihar, protesting the Election Commission's electoral roll revision ahead of assembly elections. The Grand.. IndiaTimes
The Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar launched a "Bihar Bandh" to protest the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Opposition.. IndiaTimes
Tejashwi Yadav claims the Mahagathbandhan has not received clarity from the Election Commission regarding Bihar's electoral roll revision. The Supreme Court will.. IndiaTimes
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has challenged the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls in the Supreme.. IndiaTimes
Tejashwi Yadav, leading the INDIA bloc, challenged Bihar's electoral roll revision, deeming it 'anti-democratic'. They urged inclusion of Aadhaar, ration, and.. IndiaTimes
Bihar's electoral roll revision sparks political debate before upcoming elections, with opposition questioning document requirements and timing. The Election... IndiaTimes