US EditionVoter List Revision Sparks Heated Debate Ahead of Bihar Elections
PASHCHIM CHAMPARAN, BIHAR, JUL 14 – The Election Commission aims to remove duplicate and ineligible voters using the 2003 roll as a base, affecting nearly 29.3 million people, amid political disputes over fairness.
- On July 9, 2025, the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress held a rally in Bihar protesting the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision ahead of Assembly elections.
- The protest followed opposition concerns over the Election Commission’s rushed revision process and fears of mass disenfranchisement amid upcoming polls.
- B L Santhosh, a senior leader of the BJP, conducted meetings throughout Bihar to assess public sentiment and directed party workers to support voters in the registration process.
- EC data showed opposition parties increased Booth Level Agents by 17.51%, while BJP’s BLAs rose marginally by 1.39%, highlighting varied voter outreach efforts.
- The Telugu Desam Party submitted reforms on July 15 demanding clearer procedures, safeguards against wrongful deletions, and better electoral roll management.
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