What led the Election Commission to conduct SIR in Bihar, and why is it relevant?

What led the Election Commission to conduct SIR in Bihar, and why is it relevant?

The Election Commission of India (EC), empowered under Article 324 of the Constitution, has ordered a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar—a critical move ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for November 2025. This decision is rooted in the Commission’s constitutional duty to ensure the sanctity and integrity of the electoral roll, as mandated under the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (RP Act). Sections 16, 1…