EC: 47% Forms Collected in Bihar’s Electoral Roll Revision

Speedy Summary

• Electoral Roll Revision in Bihar: the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced progress on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral rolls in Bihar. As of July 8,2025,46.95% (3,70,77,077) out of the total registered voters (7.90 crore) have submitted their enumeration forms.
• Timeline: Enumeration Forms submission deadline is July 25; eligibility documents can still be submitted during claims and objections untill September 1.
• form Distribution Status: Almost all printed forms (~97%) have been distributed to electors, and over 18% have been uploaded onto ECINET.
• Door-to-Door Initiative: Booth Level Officers (BLOs), numbering nearly 78,000 along with an additional deployment of over 20,000 BLOs, are actively visiting households to collect filled enumeration forms.
• Support for Vulnerable populations: Close to four lakh volunteers-comprising government officials and cadets-are assisting elderly and differently-abled electors during the process.
• Monitoring Structure: Electoral Registration Officers across constituencies with support teams ensure smoother facilitation.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The massive Special Intensive Revision undertaken by the ECI highlights its commitment to ensuring accurate electoral rolls-a cornerstone for robust democratic functioning. With nearly half the voters submitting forms midway through this exercise and thorough efforts such as door-to-door collection drives by BLOs supplemented by volunteers’ participation for vulnerable sections of society, this initiative reflects strong logistical planning.

Two significant dimensions that may impact governance are inclusivity and accuracy. While pre-filled enumeration forms aim to streamline submissions without errors or omissions from eligible voters’ lists, continued monitoring beyond initial phases will be critical in maintaining pace amidst challenges like hard-to-reach areas or non-responsive demographics.

This exercise also serves as a reminder that electoral roll maintenance is not just about numbers but about upholding citizens’ rights while strengthening institutional processes toward informed elections.

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