Election Commission of India

ECI Clarifies 65 Lakh Gap in Bihar Draft Voter List

ECI Clarifies 65 Lakh Gap in Bihar Draft Voter List

New Delhi, August 8, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has addressed concerns over the nearly 65 lakh gap in Bihar’s draft voter list revealed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. In a press release issued on Friday, the Commission explained that Enumeration Forms were collected for 7.24 crore electors out of approximately eight crore forms that had been distributed or downloaded across the state.According to the ECI, the discrepancy arose because many individuals had either shifted to other states or Union Territories, were found to be deceased, did not return their forms before the July 25 deadline,…
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1 Lakh Voters Untraceable in Bihar’s Electoral Roll Revision, Says Election Commission

1 Lakh Voters Untraceable in Bihar’s Electoral Roll Revision, Says Election Commission

Patna, July 23, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has revealed that approximately one lakh voters remain untraceable in Bihar as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The announcement comes amid a massive exercise involving the enumeration and verification of voter data across the state.According to the Commission, enumeration forms for 7.17 crore individuals have already been received and digitised. However, significant discrepancies have emerged. Around 20 lakh voters have been marked as deceased, while another 28 lakh have been identified as having permanently relocated from their registered addresses. Additionally, officials noted that…
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Over 57% Voter Enumeration Forms Collected in First 15 Days of Special Intensive Revision in Bihar

Over 57% Voter Enumeration Forms Collected in First 15 Days of Special Intensive Revision in Bihar

Patna, July 10 – The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar has seen remarkable public participation, with 57.48% of voter enumeration forms collected within the first 15 days of the drive. This impressive progress is credited to the coordinated efforts of election officials, volunteers, and a committed network of 1.56 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by all recognized political parties.As of 6 PM yesterday, a total of 4,53,89,881 forms were collected, accounting for 57.48% of the total 7,89,69,844 (approximately 7.90 crore) registered voters in Bihar. These figures reflect a significant push following the Election Commission’s instructions issued on…
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Dr. Vivek Joshi Appointed as India’s New Election Commissioner

Dr. Vivek Joshi Appointed as India’s New Election Commissioner

Chandigarh, February 18, 2025: Dr. Vivek Joshi, a senior IAS officer from the 1989 Haryana cadre, has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner of India. His selection was approved by a committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A Seasoned Administrator Joins the Election Commission Dr. Joshi will join Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Prakash and Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu in overseeing the country’s electoral process.Before this appointment, he served as Haryana’s Chief Secretary since November 2024, following the retirement of TVSN Prasad. His leadership in governance and administration spans decades, including significant roles at both state and…
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