Bihar SIR Row: ECI Tells SC It Has Published Details Of 65 Lakh Omitted Voters
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Supreme Court that it has complied with the order to publish the names and reasons for the 65 lakh voters omitted from the draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
Aug 22, 2025, 06:59 AM IST
Bihar SIR Row: Not Mandated To Share Separate List Of Omitted Voters, ECI Tells SC
In its reply, the poll body said that the statutory scheme under the Representation of People Act, 1950, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, does not mandate creating or publishing such a list. As per the ECI, exclusion of a name from the draft rolls is not equivalent to deletion from the electoral rolls.
Aug 10, 2025, 14:23 PM IST
Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Against SIR In Bihar On Monday
The top court will hear petitions challenging Bihar's Special Intensive Revision on Monday. In the previous hearing, the SC had asked the ECI to consider “in the interest of justice” if documents such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, and Ration Cards could be accepted for voter verification.
Jul 27, 2025, 16:57 PM IST
Opposition Questions EC's 'Hurry' Over Nationwide Electoral Roll Revision Ahead Of SC Verdict
Ahead of Bihar elections 2025, the Election Commission’s nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls faces Opposition criticism over timing and lack of consultation. With the Supreme Court hearing petitions on the Bihar SIR, political leaders question the process’s transparency and impact on voter inclusion across India.
Jul 14, 2025, 07:30 AM IST