Draft electoral roll published in Bihar after SIR enumeration phase; claims and objections open till 1 September
The Election Commission published Bihar's draft electoral roll on 1 August 2025 after the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision, opening a one-month window for claims and objections.
Summary
The draft electoral roll of Bihar was published by the Election Commission of India on 1 August 2025, following the completion of the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025. Booth-wise draft lists for all 90,712 polling booths across 243 Assembly Constituencies were shared with all political parties by the 38 District Election Officers the same day. Any elector or political party can file claims and objections before the Electoral Registration Officer from 1 August to 1 September 2025, and eligible electors whose names are missing should submit Form 6 with the Declaration Form. The Commission said no name can be deleted from the draft roll without a hearing and a written order, which can be appealed to the District Magistrate and the Chief Electoral Officer.
Key facts
- Published
- 1 Aug 2025
- Exercise
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, Bihar
- Polling booths
- 90,712
- Assembly Constituencies
- 243
- Claims and objections
- 1 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
- Form for adding name
- Form 6 with Declaration Form
Practice MCQs 3 questions
During which period can claims and objections be filed on Bihar's draft electoral roll published on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 August to 1 September 2025
Claims and objections can be filed before the Electoral Registration Officer from 1 August to 1 September 2025.
Booth-wise draft lists for how many polling booths in Bihar were shared with political parties on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 90,712
Booth-wise draft lists of all 90,712 polling booths across 243 Assembly Constituencies were shared with all political parties by the 38 DEOs.
Which form should an eligible elector in Bihar whose name is missing from the draft roll submit, along with the Declaration Form?
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Correct answer: D — Form 6
Eligible electors whose names are missing from the draft list should submit Form 6 along with the Declaration Form.