Over 1.6 Lakh Claims Filed by Political Parties on Bihar Draft Voter Roll; No Disposal Yet, Says EC

Bihar – As part of the ongoing voter list revision under the Special Summary Revision (SIR) 2025, the Election Commission has received a massive 1,60,813 claims and objections from national and state political parties regarding the draft electoral roll in Bihar. However, as per official data, none of these have been disposed of yet, pending the mandatory 7-day waiting period.

The data was released as part of the EC’s Daily Bulletin (August 1, 3 PM to August 6, 9 AM) under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative.

Among the national parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted the highest number of entries — 53,338 — followed by the Indian National Congress (17,549) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (74). Smaller entries were filed by AAP (1), CPI(M) (899), and the National People’s Party (7).

From the state-level political spectrum, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) submitted 47,506 claims, followed closely by Janata Dal (United) with 36,550, and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation with 1,496.

Here’s a brief breakdown:

Total Claims Received from Parties: 1,60,813
Total Disposed (as of now): 0

In addition to party submissions, 3,659 claims and objections were filed directly by individual electors, primarily related to the inclusion of eligible voters and removal of ineligible entries.

Moreover, 19,186 new Form 6 applications were received from first-time voters, i.e., individuals turning 18 or above.

The Election Commission clarified that all claims and objections will be processed only after a mandatory 7-day waiting period, in line with established rules. Furthermore, no name can be deleted from the draft electoral roll published on August 1, 2025, unless a speaking order is issued by the concerned ERO/AERO following an enquiry and ensuring fair hearing to the concerned person.

Key Takeaways:

• Over 1.6 lakh political claims filed on Bihar draft roll.

• 19,000+ new voters registered via Form 6.

• No deletions allowed without formal hearing process.

• All objections under processing; no disposal completed yet.

This update is crucial as Bihar gears up for the upcoming elections, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of its voter database.