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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Over 21 lakh enumeration forms yet to be received in Bihar: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) said that enumeration forms of 21.36 lakh electors are yet to be received in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in Bihar. Out of a total of 7,89,69,844 electors in the State, forms have been received from 7,16,04,102 voters, while 52,30,126 electors were not found at their registered addresses. As per the ECI's statement, 18,66,869 individuals are likely deceased, 7,50,742 are enrolled at multiple locations, 26,01,031 are believed to have permanently shifted, and 11,484 could not be traced. Also read | Aadhaar, voter ID and ration cards can't be accepted as 'standalone documents' for SIR: ECI The Commission said that July 25 is the final date for submission of enumeration forms. Names of those who have submitted forms will be included in the draft electoral rolls to be published on August 1. The ECI stated that efforts have been intensified to ensure inclusion of all eligible voters in the draft electoral roll. The election machinery — comprising nearly one lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs), four lakh volunteers, and 1.5 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) nominated by the district presidents of 12 major political parties — is working to trace electors whose forms have not been received or who were not found at their listed addresses. Chief Electoral Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, and BLOs have also held meetings with representatives of political parties, sharing lists of the 21.36 lakh electors whose forms are pending and nearly 52.30 lakh who are reportedly deceased, permanently shifted, or enrolled at multiple places. According to the SIR order dated June 24, the draft rolls published on August 1 will be open to public scrutiny for a one-month period till September 1, during which any member of the public may file objections regarding additions, deletions, or corrections.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Bihar Becomes First State To Have Polling Stations With Less Than 1200 Voters: Poll Body
New Delhi: Bihar has become the first state in the country to have all polling stations (PS) with less than 1,200 electors, according to an official statement from Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the ECI, a total of 96.23 per cent of electors were covered in Bihar SIR. 5.56 per cent of electors were not found at their addresses so far. List of electors who have not returned the enumeration form or were not found at their address shared with all major political parties. On August 1, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) will invite objections from the public for any additions/deletions/ rectifications in draft electoral rolls. According to the ECI, 12,817 new polling stations have been added in Bihar to prevent long queues at polling stations. As per the Bihar SIR order dated June 24, 2025 (pages 2, points 6/7 and 7, point 2(a)), the earlier ceiling of 1,500 electors/PS had been revised to 1,200 electors/PS. After adding 12,817 new PS, the total number of PS in Bihar will increase to 90,712 from the earlier 77,895. This major achievement of Bihar is to be followed by other states/UTs, as per the release. The CEOs DEOs/EROs/BLOs have held meetings with representatives of all political parties and shared detailed lists of the 29.62 lakh electors whose Forms have not been received so far, as well as the nearly 43.93 lakh electors who were not found at their addresses. All 12 major political parties have also been requested to connect with these remaining electors through their District Presidents and nearly 1.5 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs). This is to ensure that the entire election machinery, including political parties, works together in a mission mode so that no eligible elector is left out of the draft Electoral Roll to be published on August 1, 2025, as per ECI. In a statement, ECI said that from August 1, 2025, any member of the public can file objections for any additions/deletions/rectifications in Draft Electoral Rolls, in accordance with the SIR order dated 24.06.2025.
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Bihar first state to have below 1,200 voters at all polling stations. 96% voters covered in SIR: Election Commission
The Election Commission said on July 21 that Bihar has become the country's first state to have all polling stations (PS) with less than 1,200 voters. The poll panel said as many as 12,817 new polling stations have been added across Bihar to prevent long queues. Bihar is going to assembly polls later this year. As per Bihar Special Intensive Revision of the voter list order issued on June 24, 2025, the earlier ceiling of 1,500 voters at each polling station had been revised to 1,200 voters for each polling station. "After adding 12,817 new polling stations, the total number of polling stations in Bihar will go up to 90,712 from the earlier 77,895. This major achievement of Bihar is to be followed by other States/UTs," the poll panel said in a statement. The election commission also said that poll officials (CEO/DEOs/EROs/BLOs) have held meetings with the representatives of all political parties and have shared detailed lists of the 29.62 lakh electors whose forms have not been received so far and also of the nearly 43.93 lakh electors who were not found at their addresses. 'All the 12 major political parties have also been requested to connect with these remaining electors, through their District Presidents and nearly 1.5 lakh BLAs. This is to ensure that the entire election machinery, including the political parties, works together in a mission mode so that no eligible elector is left out from the draft Electoral Roll to be published on August 01, 2025,' the statement said. The Election Commission also said that from August 1, 2025 any member of the public can file objections for any additions/deletions/rectifications in Draft Electoral Rolls, in accordance with the SIR order dated June 24. Total Voters as on June 24, 2025 7,89,69,844 Percentage Enumeration forms received 7,16,03,218 90.67 Enumeration forms digitised 7,08,59,670 89.73 Voters not found at their addresses so far 43,92,864 5.56 Deceased voters reported so far 16,55,407 2.1 Permanently Shifted electors reported so far 19,75,231 2.5 Electors Enrolled at Multiple places 7,50,742 0.95 Electors not traceable 11,484 0.01 Total Voters covered 7,59,96,082 96.23 Remaining Enumeration Forms yet to be received 29,62,762 3.77
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Voters born after 1987 in Bihar don't need to produce documents for parents if their name appear in 2003 Electoral Rolls: ECI
Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls for Bihar, the Election Commission of India on Monday (June 30, 2025) uploaded the 2003 voter rolls and clarified that those born after 1987 need not give the proof of birth of their parents if the latter's names figure in the 2003 rolls. The poll body said that an extract of the voter rolls will suffice in such cases. The ECI said in an official statement that the 2003 Electoral Roll of Bihar, comprising details of 4.96 crore electors have been uploaded on its website. In its detailed instructions on the SIR on June 24, the ECI had mentioned that the CEO/DEO/ERO shall make the Electoral Rolls with qualifying date of January 1, 2003, freely available to all Booth Level Officers (BLO) in hard copy, as well as online on their website for anyone to download and use as documentary evidence while submitting their Enumeration Form. 'The ease of availability of 2003 Electoral Rolls of Bihar, would hugely facilitate the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar as now nearly 60% of the total electorate, would not have to submit any documents. They have to just verify their details from the 2003 Electoral Rolls in the ER and submit the filled-up Enumeration Form. Both, the electors as well the BLOs, would be able to readily access these details,' the statement said. The poll body added that as per instructions, anyone whose name is not in the 2003 Bihar Electoral Rolls can still use the extract of 2003 Electoral Roll rather than providing any other documents for his or her mother or father. 'In such cases, no other document would be required for his/her mother or father. Only the relevant extract/details of the 2003 ER would be sufficient. Such electors would have to submit the documents, only for themselves, along with the filled-up Enumeration Form'. #Bihar SIR: 2003 Electoral Rolls Uploaded on #ECI Website ✅ 4.96 crore electors do not need to submit any documents ✅ Children of these 4.96 crore electors need not submit any other document relating to their parents Read more : — Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) June 30, 2025 According to the guidelines issued by ECI, any person whose name is not recorded in the 2003 Electoral Rolls shall for establishing their eligibility to be an elector submit from amongst a wide range of eligible government documents. Apart from the enumeration form, an additional Declaration Form shall also be required to be filled by the applicant to support the declaration made therein. For those born before July 1, 1987, any document establishing the date and place of birth of self is required, those born between July 1, 1987 to December 2, 2002, documents have to be given as proof of place and date of birth of self and either of the parents and those born after Dec 2, 2004, proof of place and date of birth has to be given of self and both parents. Explained: What is Bihar's Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and why is it sparking a political storm? The poll body further said that Article 326 of the Constitution specifies the eligibility to become an elector. Only Indian citizens, above 18 years and ordinary residents in that constituency, are eligible to be registered as an elector.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Around 32 lakh voters yet to submit enumeration forms in Bihar, says Election Commission
Around 32 lakh voters are yet to submit their Enumeration Forms in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in Bihar, with just six days left for the July 25 deadline. Out of 7,89,69,844 total electors, forms have been received from 90.64% voters. Around 5.27% electors have not been found at their addresses. Out of them, 1.81% have probably died; 0.95% are probably enrolled at multiple places; 2.5% have probably permanently shifted; and 0.01% are not traceable. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a statement on Saturday (July 19, 2025) that 32,23,023 Enumeration Forms are yet to be received. The poll body said it was making all possible efforts to ensure that the remaining nearly 32 lakh electors were added to the draft Electoral Roll to be published on August 1. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have already completed over three rounds of the house-to-house visits and have established contact with the electors. 'A concerted effort by the entire electoral machinery along with yet another round of visits by the BLOs has also been started to establish contact with the remaining electors,' the ECI stated. Nearly one lakh BLOs, four lakh volunteers, 1.5 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by political parties and their district presidents, were working together on a mission mode to ensure the name of no eligible elector was left out from the draft Electoral Roll, the ECI said. The ECI, through countrywide newspaper advertisements and all other possible means of communication, was informing Bihar electors who had temporarily moved to any other part of the country, in order to enrol the remaining urban electors. Special camps had also been set up in all 5,683 wards of 261 Urban Local Bodies. Opinion: The parameters of 'success' in Bihar's poll roll revision In accordance with the SIR order dated June 24, in case any name had been added by mistake or had been left out, or if there was any error in the draft Electoral Roll to be published on August 1, it could be rectified by August 30. Claims and objections could be lodged by any elector, any political party, or any BLA appointed by a political party, the ECI said.
