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News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
8 Days Left, EC Needs 46 Lakh More Forms To Complete Bihar Voter List Overhaul
Last Updated: The ECI has collected forms from 90% of Bihar's 7.90 crore electors, with 85% digitized. Political parties are re-verifying missing voters. The draft list will be out August 1. With eight days remaining, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has already collected enumeration forms from nearly 90% (7.08 crore) of Bihar's 7.90 crore electors, data issued by the poll body on Thursday shows. Further, almost 85% (6.70 crore) of the forms have been digitised so far as part of the EC's special drive to revise electoral rolls. 'As of today, 89.7% of the existing electors have given their enumeration form to be included in the draft Electoral-Roll to be published on August 1. Any elector can also check the status of their enumeration form either on ECINet App or on The Enumeration Forms can also be filled online in Hindi on the same link," the ECI announced. On Monday, News18 had reported that 35.69 lakh names are expected to be dropped from the current voter list as they were not found at their addresses. This includes probably 12.55 lakh deceased electors, 17.37 lakh permanently shifted, and 5.76 lakh enrolled at multiple places. After Bihar Voter List Revision, 35.6 Lakh Names Dropped So Far The number of voters in this category remains unchanged. To re-verify the number of electors who have not been found at their addresses even after three visits of BLOs, the poll body is now allowing the political parties to cross check. '… the information on electors who are probably deceased, permanently shifted or have enrolled at multiple places is being shared with District Presidents of political parties and the 1.5 lakh Booth Level Agents appointed by them so that exact status of such electors can be confirmed by them before July 25," the ECI added. ECI offers technology solution for temporary migrants For those who have temporarily migrated outside Bihar, the ECI reminded them that they can still fill the enumeration form online using their mobile phones through the ECINet App or through They may also download the pre-filled Enumeration form and share their filled forms with BLOs directly or through family via WhatsApp or any other medium. The ECI has urged all eligible voters to ensure they are included to avoid exclusion during the upcoming elections. The special revision is part of the EC's broader effort to ensure accuracy in the electoral roll ahead of the expected elections later this year as the term of the Bihar assembly is ending in November. All individuals who submit their Enumeration Forms by July 25 will be included in the draft voter list, expected on August 1. Eligibility documents can be submitted separately during the claims and objections period, which ends on September 1. The final electoral roll is likely to be published by September 30. view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 20:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
16-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Only 54 L Enumeration Forms Left To Be Collected In Bihar SIR; 35.69 L Voters 'Not Found'
Last Updated: Among the missing are around 12.55 lakh deceased electors, 17.37 lakh permanently shifted, and 5.76 lakh enrolled at multiple places Reaching a significant milestone in the special intensive revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India (ECI) has managed to collect 6.99 crore forms out of 7.90 crore registered voters in the state, with nine days left before the July 25 deadline. Only 54.07 lakh enumeration forms are pending to be collected. The poll body said on Wednesday that 35.69 lakh (4.5%) electors were not found at their addresses. This includes probably 12.55 lakh deceased electors, 17.37 lakh permanently shifted, and 5.76 lakh enrolled at multiple places. On Monday, News18 had reported that 35.69 lakh names are expected to be dropped from the current voter list. In order to re-verify the electors who have not been found at their addresses even after three visits of booth-level officers (BLOs)—probably deceased, permanently shifted, or having enrolled at multiple places—the information will also be shared with district presidents of political parties and 1.5 lakh booth-level agents (BLAs) appointed by them from Thursday onwards, so that the exact status of such voters can be confirmed by them before July 25. 'I thank all eligible electors of Bihar for actively participating in the much-needed cleaning of the electoral rolls," he said. In a statement, the poll body said that electors can also check the status of their enumeration forms either on the ECINet App or at 'As on today, 6,99,92,926 of the existing electors have given their Enumeration Form to be included in the draft Electoral-Roll to be published on 1st August, 2025," the ECI said in a statement. The poll body also explained that those who have temporarily migrated outside Bihar can also fill the enumeration forms online using their mobile phones through the ECINet App or 'They may also download the pre-filled Enumeration form and share their filled forms with BLOs directly or through family via WhatsApp or any medium," the ECI added. The special revision is part of the EC's broader effort to ensure accuracy in the electoral rolls ahead of the elections to be held later this year. All individuals who submit their enumeration forms by July 25 will be included in the draft voter list, expected on August 1. Eligibility documents can be submitted separately during the claims and objections period, which ends on September 1. The final electoral rolls are likely to be published by September 30, ahead of the assembly elections expected in October-November. First Published: July 17, 2025, 04:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
