This Election Commission of Bihar bulletin, dated August 23, 2025, summarizes the claims and objections received regarding the draft electoral roll published on August 1, 2025, as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, which began on June 24, 2025.
Key data points include:
* **Claims/Objections from Political Parties:** A total of 160,813 claims/objections were received from political parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party submitted the highest number (53,338), followed by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (47,506) and Janata Dal United (36,550).
* **Claims/Objections from Electors:** 99,656 claims/objections were received directly from electors regarding the inclusion or exclusion of eligible/ineligible voters, with 7,367 having been disposed of after 7 days.
* **Forms from New Electors:** 283,042 Form 6 declarations were received from new electors (18 years and above), including six forms received from Booth Level Agents (BLAs).
* **Claims/Objections from Other Persons:** An unspecified number of claims/objections were received by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) from individuals not registered as electors in the relevant Assembly Constituency, concerning the inclusion or exclusion of eligible or ineligible electors.
The bulletin reiterates that claims and objections are to be disposed of by the concerned ERO/AERO after a 7-day notice period and verification of eligibility. No names can be deleted from the draft list without a speaking order by the ERO/AERO, following an enquiry and a fair opportunity for the elector.
The list of names not included in the draft electoral roll, along with reasons for non-inclusion, is available on the websites of District Election Officers/District Magistrates (DEOs/DMs) and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), searchable by EPIC number. Individuals can submit claims using Form 6 along with a copy of their Aadhaar card before September 1, 2025. Objections to the inclusion of ineligible electors can be filed by any elector of that Assembly Constituency using Form 7 before September 1, 2025. BLAs appointed by recognized political parties can also submit claims and objections using Forms 6 and 7, respectively. Individuals who are not electors of that Assembly Constituency can also file specific objections.
Links are provided to check names in the draft electoral roll (Link 2) and to access relevant forms (Links 3, 4, and 5). The draft list was shared with all 12 recognized political parties in Bihar (Link 1).
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission: The Election Commission of India, responsible for conducting elections.
BIHAR: The State of Bihar, India, where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is taking place.
Aam Aadmi Party: A National political party in India that submitted claims/objections.
Bharatiya Janata Party: A National political party in India that submitted claims/objections.
Indian National Congress: A National political party in India that submitted claims/objections.
Rashtriya Janata Dal: A State political party in India that submitted claims/objections.
Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in Bihar for 2025.
Registration of Electors Rules, 1960: Rules pertaining to the registration of electors, specifically Rule 203 b is mentioned.
Election Commission
BIHAR SIR 2025 - DAILY BULLETIN: 1st Aug (3 PM)
till 23rd Aug (9 AM)
Posted On: 23 AUG 2025 11:22AM by PIB Delhi
A Claims & Objections received from Political Parties1 w.r.t. Draft Roll
Received Disposal after 7
S. No From No. of BLAs
days
National Parties
1 Aam Aadmi Party 1 0 0
Bahujan Samaj
2 74 0 0
Party
Bharatiya Janata
3 53,338 0 0
Party
Communist Party
4 899 0 0
of India (Marxist)
Indian National
5 17,549 0 0
Congress
National People’s
6 7 0 0
Party
State Parties
Communist Party
of India (Marxist-
1 1,496 9 0
L e n i n i s t )
(Liberation)
J a n a t a D a l
2 36,550 0 0
(United)
Lok Janshakti
3 1,210 0 0
Party (Ram Vilas)
Rashtriya Janata
4 47,506 0 0
Dal
Rashtriya Lok
5 1,913 0 0
Janshakti Party
Rashtriya Lok
6 270 0 0
Samta Party
Total 1,60,813 9 0
1 BLAs appointed by Political parties can collect Claims (Form 6) from public & Objection (Form 7) from
public & file objection himself/herself along with prescribed declaration. Generic complaints, without
prescribed Forms or declaration are not counted as Claims (Form 6) & Objections (Form 7).
B Received by ERO from any person as per Section 2(g) of RP Act 1950, other thanElectors of that Assembly Constituency under Rule 20(3) (b) of Registration of
Electors Rules, 1960 w.r.t. Draft Roll
Inclusion of eligible Received Disposal after 7 days
electors and Exclusion of
0 0
ineligible electors
C Claims & Objections received directly from Electors w.r.t. Draft Roll
Inclusion of Received Disposal after 7 days
e l i g i b l e
electors and
Exclusion of 99,656 7,367
ineligible
electors
Forms received from New electors on attaining 18 years of age or
D
above (Including six forms received from BLAs)
Received Disposal after 7 days
Form 6 + Declaration 2,83,042 0
As per rules, the Claims & Objections are to be disposed of by the concerned ERO/AERO not
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before the expiry of 7 days notice period and after verification of eligibility.
As per SIR orders, no name can be deleted from the draft list published on 1st August 2025
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without passing a speaking order by the ERO/AERO, after conducting an enquiry and after
giving a fair and reasonable opportunity.
The list of names not included in the Draft Electoral Roll dated 01.08.2025, disclosing the
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reasons, is displayed on the websites of DEOs/DMs (district-wise) as well as on the CEO
website in searchable mode with EPIC number. Aggrieved persons may submit their claims
along with a copy of their Aadhaar Card.
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PK/GDH/RP
BIHAR SIR 2025
Pure Electoral Rolls strengthen Democracy.
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Electoral Rolls for every Polling Station are prepared strictly as per Law.
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Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has started from Bihar since 24 Jun 2025.
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Based on Enumeration Forms received during the Field level Inquiries by BLOs as well as BLAs
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appointed by Political Parties, draft list has been published on 1 Aug 2025 and shared with all the 12
recognized political parties in Bihar at Link 1.
To check your name in the draft Electoral Roll just type your EPIC number at Link 2.
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If any eligible elector is left out: Aggrieved persons may file their Claim in Form 6 along with a copy of
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Aadhaar card before 1 Sep 2025. Link 3
If any ineligible elector has got included: Any aggrieved elector of that Assembly Constituency can file
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specific Objection in Form 7 before 1 Sep 2025. Link 3BLAs appointed by any of the 12 Recognised Political Parties can also submit specific Claims
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(collected in Form 6) and file Objections in Form 7, along with the prescribed declaration to BLO.
Link 4
Any person who is not an Elector of that Assembly Constituency can also file specific objection,
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along with declaration/oath as per Rule 20(3) (b) of the RER 1960. Link 5
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