The Election Commission of India has received documents from 98.2% of electors in Bihar as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. With eight days remaining to file objections or claims, the ECI has reported an impressive submission rate, averaging 1.64% per day. The Commission has commended the efforts of various officials, including CEOs, DEOs, EROs, AEROs, and BLOs, as well as the involvement of major political parties.

Claims and Objections

The ECI has received 0.16% claims and objections from a total of 7.24 crore electors in the draft rolls. This includes ten objections from recognized political parties and 1,21,143 objections from electors within their assembly constituencies. Additionally, 3,28,847 new electors who have attained the age of 18 years have submitted their Form 6 and Declaration.

Timeline and Next Steps

The decision on all claims and objections is to be completed by September 25, and the final electoral rolls are to be published on September 30. The ECI has assured that the SIR of Bihar is on schedule, and the collection of documents is likely to be completed before time. The Commission’s efforts aim to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the electoral rolls, enabling eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote [1].