The initial phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ‘is almost complete’, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a statement on Sunday. The process, aimed at updating the electoral rolls, is progressing smoothly with strong ground-level support from electors, officials, and volunteers.
According to ECI, over 1.69 crore Enumeration Forms — accounting for 21.46% of the total 7.90 crore electors in the state — were received as of 6:00 PM on July 6. Notably, more than 65 lakh forms were collected in the last 24 hours alone. With 19 days still remaining until the July 25 deadline, officials are optimistic about achieving full coverage.
Uploading of forms is also underway, with 7.25% already digitized. Electors can also submit or upload their filled forms via the ECINET App or the ECI portal.
A workforce of 77,895 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) is conducting door-to-door visits to assist voters, often capturing live photographs to ease the process. An additional 20,603 BLOs are being appointed to ensure timely completion of the drive. Nearly 4 lakh volunteers — including government staff, NCC cadets, and NSS members — are supporting senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.
The revision is being carried out strictly in line with SIR guidelines dated June 24, 2025. Draft electoral rolls will be published on August 1, incorporating names from forms received before the July 25 deadline. Any deficiencies can be rectified during the subsequent claims and objections period.
The extensive effort is being coordinated by 239 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), 963 Assistant EROs, 38 District Election Officers (DEOs), and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar. Additionally, 1.54 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from various political parties are actively supporting the campaign.
Officials have urged all eligible voters to cooperate and ensure timely submission of forms to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the electoral roll.
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