New Delhi: The Election Commission announced today that the electoral roll revision in Bihar has eliminated 52 lakh voters who are either deceased or have migrated. They assured that “all eligible electors will be included in the draft electoral roll set to be published on August 1.” Out of the 52 lakh names removed, 18 lakh are reported as deceased, 26 lakh voters have moved to different constituencies, and 7 lakh are registered in two locations, according to the Commission, just two days before the draft lists are anticipated.

In light of the Opposition’s concerns regarding a significant number of voters potentially being excluded — which has sparked considerable controversy and a legal challenge — the poll body has guaranteed that there will be an opportunity to amend the lists to incorporate anyone who should be included.

“According to the SIR order dated 24.06.2025, from August 1 to September 1, 2025, a full month will be available for any member of the public to submit objections for any additions, deletions, or corrections in the Draft Electoral Rolls,” the Commission stated today.

The Commission has confirmed that every voter who submitted the enumeration form, with or without supporting documents, will be included in the draft roll to be published on August 1. Voters who have not submitted their enumeration forms can still be added to the final rolls by submitting a claim in the prescribed format along with a declaration.

Once the entire process is completed, the final roll will be published on September 30, as stated. Furthermore, even after the publication, new voters can be registered up until the final date of nominations, according to the Commission.

“The entire election machinery, which includes nearly 1 lakh BLOs, 4 lakh volunteers, and 1.5 lakh BLAs appointed by the District Presidents of all 12 major political parties in Bihar, is collaborating to locate those electors who have yet to submit their Enumeration Forms (EFs) or have not been found at their registered addresses,” the poll body stated today.

The body of the poll has asserted that the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, being carried out prior to the assembly elections in Bihar, is a constitutional obligation. In the court, where the issue is currently under consideration, the Commission has contended that the entire procedure is being executed in a consistent and lawful manner, referencing the authority granted under Article 324 of the Constitution.