Take active part in Special Intensive Revision, appeals Bihar Chief Electoral Officer
Editorial | Careful curation: On Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
The appeal was made via a press note issued by the office of the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer. The participation of voters in rural areas had been encouraging, and about 77% of the enumeration forms had been compiled so far, the statement said.
Data on the compilation of enumeration forms in various urban Assembly constituencies appear currently as — Digha (64%), Kumhrar (67%), Bankipur (72%), Patna Sahib (74.21%), Danapur (73%), Gaya Town (69%), Bhagalpur Town (71%), and Muzaffarpur Town (70%). There are a total of 243 Assembly constituencies in Bihar.
'Not only the compilation of enumeration forms in urban areas, but also the vote percentage is generally low, which shows the indifference of voters in the election process. Earlier, prefilled enumeration forms were also made available in urban areas, out of which 60-65 percent have been returned after filling, but the remaining forms are not available,' the Chief Electoral Officer's statement said.
In the ongoing SIR campaign, enumeration forms were being made available to voters in urban areas through the 'Har Ghar Dastak' programme by Booth Level Officers, and personnel of municipal bodies. In this form, voters had to fill in the information, including name, EPIC number, mobile number, and other necessary details, and attach their passport-size photograph.
Voters can also download their Prefilled Enumeration Form from voters.eci.gov.in, or fill the enumeration form online.
'If you do not have the necessary documents, then fill the enumeration form with the necessary information and submit it immediately so that your name appears in the draft voter list to be published on August 1, 2025. The required documents can also be made available to the BLO during the claim-objection period from August 1, 2025 to September 1, 2025,' the statement said.
Participation is essential in strengthening democracy, and active cooperation is expected for the success of this ECI campaign, Mr. Gunjiyal. 'Remember, your participation is the real strength of democracy,' the Chief Electoral Officer said.
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