Voting for the first phase of assembly elections is going to take place tomorrow on Thursday (November 6, 2025) after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar, where the people of Bihar will elect the leader of their choice on the basis of their issues. In this election, along with adults, old people and senior citizens, who are more than 100 years of age, will also vote. Apart from this, the number of such youth is also in lakhs, who will vote for the first time for the development of Bihar.

There are many such questions in the minds of the people of the state regarding the Bihar Assembly elections, the answers to which have already been made clear by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Let us know about all those questions and the answers given by the Commission.

Question: When will the first phase of elections be held in Bihar?

Answer: Thursday (November 6, 2025)

Question: When will the second phase elections be held in Bihar?

Answer: Tuesday (November 11, 2025)

Question: Elections will be held on how many assembly seats in Bihar?

Answer: 243

Question: How many assembly seats will be elected in the first phase?

Answer: 121

Question: How many assembly seats will be voted in the second phase of elections?

Answer: 122

Question: How many total voters will vote in Bihar after SIR?

Answer: 7.43 crores

Question: Number of first time voters in Bihar Assembly elections?

Answer: 1.4 million

Question: What is the number of women voters in Bihar?

Answer: 3.5 crores

Question: What is the number of male voters in Bihar?

Answer: 3.92 crores

Question: How many transgender voters in Bihar?

Answer: 1,725

Question: How many voters are above 100 years of age in Bihar?

Answer: 14,000

Question: How many polling stations have been set up for voting in Bihar?

Answer: 90,712

Question: How many voters have availed the facility of voting from home?

Answer: 85

Question: How many polling stations will the mounted squad protect?

Answer: 250

Question: How many polling stations will the Election Commission team reach by boat?

Answer: 197

Question: How many polling officers were deployed for Bihar Assembly elections?

Answer: 4.53 lakh

Question: How many sector officers were deployed for Bihar elections?

Answer: 9,600

Question: How many officers deployed for counting of votes after the elections?

Answer: 28,300

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is going to hold a very important meeting on Wednesday (September 10, 2025) next week. This important meeting will include Chief Election Officer (CEOS) of all states and union territories across the country. This meeting will be focused on topics like election preparations, voter list purity and transparency.

Although many issues will be discussed in the meeting, but mainly one agenda will have to implement the Sir/Special Integrated Revision process at the national level. The purpose of SIR is to make the voter list more transparent, accurate and flawless. The Commission believes that this will make the process of identity of duplicate voters, removing the names of deceased voters and including new eligible voters.

ECI Has across the country Sir Intention was to implement

In June this year, with the announcement of the SIR of the voter list in Bihar, the Election Commission (ECI) had expressed the intention of implementing SIRs across the country for the first time. The Commission had said that in view of the changing situation and technical reforms, there is a need for major changes in the management of the voter list. This initiative is being taken in this direction.

Special intensive revision process continues in Bihar

The SIR process has been going on in Bihar for the last few months and a large number of duplicate voters have been identified through this process and drafts have been removed from the list of deceased or transferred voters from the list. Also, the registration of new voters has also been made easier and faster. The Commission wants this experience to be repeated across the country.

Assembly elections are going to be held in half a dozen states of the country next year

This meeting is taking place at a time when assembly elections are to be held in about half a dozen states next year. In such a situation, there is a discussion about how the process of SIR in all the states on the country should be completed in time and work can be done to make the voter list pure and transparent in advance for the coming elections.

In the drawing room Sir There will be discussion on challenges coming on implementation

In the meeting, suggestions will also be taken from the Chief Election Officers of the states on the challenges, technical assistance and public awareness campaigns in implementing this process. After this, the Commission can issue guidelines and it can be announced to implement it in a phased manner.

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Special intensive revision in Bihar Sir Political parties continue to protest against it, but in the meantime Sir It is going on according to its schedule. The Supreme Court has also interfered very limited so far. The court has rejected the plea that the Election Commission did not have the power of this process. In this article, we will understand the constitutional and legal aspects related to the rights of the Election Commission and the role of the court.

Article 324
The Election Commission is a constitutional body. Its responsibility is to hold an independent and fair election. Article 324 of the Constitution gives the Election Commission the right to conduct, direct and control the election. The Supreme Court had recognized these powers in the Mohinder Singh Gill vs Chief Election Commissioner case of 1977.

Article 329
Article 329 prevents courts from interfering in the election process. This is the reason that after the notification of the election, the High Court or the Supreme Court do not interfere in the functioning of the Commission. Any objection related to the election can be raised only after the election is over. For this, election petition is filed in the High Court.

Article 326
Article 326 of the Constitution promises that there will be adult franchise in the country. Under this, every citizen of 18 years or more has been given the right to vote who is not disqualified due to being convicted or being mentally unwell. The thing to note here is that only Indian citizens have the right to cast their votes.

Electoral roll ie voter list
It is the job of the Election Commission to prepare a list of eligible voters. The Commission can confirm the identity of the applicant before entering the name in this list. Under Section 16 of the Representation of People Act, 1950, an Indian citizen above 18 years of age gets a place in the voter list. Section 19 provides that the place will be found in the voter list of a constituency who is a resident of that area.

Special intensive revision means Sir
1950 Section 21 of the Act of the Act gives the power to the Election Commission to review and amend the voter list. In this special revision ie Sir There is also a provision of. In this law Sir The Election Commission has been given the right to fix the time, process and rules. Sir The Commission can take practical decisions to run smoothly.

How does it happen Sir?
Sir Under this, booth level officer (Blo) Each voter confirms. The work of adding new voters and removing unqualified voters from the list is done in a timely manner. Apart from the dead people, the names of those people are removed from the list who do not live in any area anymore. People who are unable to give valid documents of citizenship or housing are also removed from the list of one place. Deciding a valid documents comes under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission.

Election in Bihar has an impact
The term of the current assembly in Bihar ends on 22 November. Before that, it is necessary to complete the election process and form a new assembly. In such a situation, the Election Commission can announce elections in early October. Running in the state at this time Sir The final list of will be released on 30 September. In the draft list released on 1 August, 65 lakh such people could not find a place which was in the voter list made in January 2025.

The claims and objections filed regarding the draft list are being considered. The Commission has also said that even after the final list is released, people’s application will be considered. Nevertheless, it can be estimated that about 60 lakh people included in the January 2025 voter list will not be able to vote in Bihar elections this time. Recognizing the statutory powers of the Election Commission, the Supreme Court has ignored the demand to hold elections on the basis of the old list.

Before the elections in Bihar, after the voter intensive revision i.e. SIR, now the Election Commission says that a new voter IG card will be issued to all the voters whose names will be recorded in the final voter list. At present, the Election Commission has started work on it. But the final decision in this regard will be taken after seeing the status of the final voter list and the photo given by the voters.

In such a situation, let us know how the new voter ID cards are to be made, how can it be applied and which documents will be used.

Apply online like this?

step 1: Go to the website. First of all, visit the National Voters Service Portal (NVSP) or Bihar Chief Electoral Officer’s website (Ceoelection.bihar.gov.in).

Step 2: Registration or login on the portal through mobile number and email ID.

Step 3: Select New Registration for General Electors option and fill Form-6.

Step 4: Enter your information such as name, date of birth, gender, address, contact details and family information correctly.

Step 5: Upload the document.

Step 6: Submit the application. After submitting the form and documents, you will get a reference number. With this number you can track the status of online application.

Step 7: Your application and documents will be examined by booth level officer (BLO). If everything is correct, your voter ID card will be made and sent to the address.

Which documents will work?

Birth Certificate- Released by Municipal Corporation, Panchayat or a recognized government authority.

Passport- Copy of valid Indian passport.

Educational Certificate- Matriculation or higher class certificate, which has been issued by a recognized board or university.

Government ID card/Pension Order- Documents related to the identity card or pension issued from the Central Government, State Government or PSU (PSU).

Permanent Residence Certificate- Released by District Magistrate or any equivalent authority.

Forest Rights Certificate- Where applied, to prove validity there.

Caste Certificate- For SC, ST or OBC category.

NRC Documents- Apply only in areas where it is necessary.

Family Register- Released by local bodies (eg Panchayat/Municipal Corporation).

Land or House Allocation Certificate- Documents related to allocation issued from a government office.

Government ID card before 1987- Any valid ID issued before 1987 by Sarkar or PSU.

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Assembly elections are going to be held in Bihar later this year, for which all political parties are engaged in efforts to capitalize on their politics. At the same time, before the assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is running a special intensive revision (SIR) campaign to remove all the errors from the voter list of Bihar. Due to which political buzz is going on in Bihar and the leaders of all opposition parties are accusing the Election Commission about Bihar SIR.

In the Lok Sabha, the Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is traveling in Bihar, accusing the Election Commission of theft and rigging the voter list. Along with Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav is also traveling with him. Meanwhile, a survey has been conducted in Bihar regarding the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list. In which the people of Bihar have made shocking revelations

People of Bihar gave answers about SIR

Vote Vibe has conducted a survey amid the SIR process of the Election Commission in Bihar. In the survey, some questions related to the SIR process have been asked to the people of Bihar. On which the people of Bihar have expressed their opinion.

Question- Did you have any kind of problem with adding or removing the name in the voter list?

answer- On this, 37.2 percent of the people of the state replied yes. At the same time, 42.2 percent people said that they did not have any problem, while 20.6 percent people said that they could not say.

Question- Do you believe that SIR is done in the right and transparent way?

answer- On this, 39.9 percent people of Bihar have given their response in yes. At the same time, 39.9 percent people have replied in not. While 20.4 percent cannot say, he has given his opinion.

Question- Is one month’s time given to raise objection to the voter list?

answer- On this question, 38.3 percent people said that yes, so much time is enough and more than enough. At the same time, 40.9 percent people reacted in not. While 20.8 percent people said that they cannot say.

Question- What is your opinion on the nationwide SIR in view of the disturbances in the voter list?

answer- 49.2 percent people of Bihar said on this question that it should be implemented immediately. At the same time, 39.1 percent people said that there is no need. While 11.6 percent of the people cannot say.

Question- Do you have anyone in the 11 documents offered for ECI?

answer- 74.7 percent people of Bihar said that yes, he gave his response. At the same time, only 11.8 percent people gave their reply not. While 13.5 percent people said that they cannot say.

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The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) during the hearing of the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case on Friday (August 22, 2025). The Supreme Court said that it should also accept the Aadhaar card with 11 documents in the SIR process and make this entire process friendly to the voters.

The Election Commission of India announced the names of 65 lakh people on Monday (August 18, 2025) whose names have been removed from the voter list under the Bihar Special Intensive Revision Process (SIR).

What did the Supreme Court say during the hearing,

The Supreme Court said that the voters whose names have been removed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar can submit online claims with Aadhaar card or 11 other acceptable documents. The court has also allowed voters excluding from the list that they can submit their claims through physical (offline) as well as online.

The court said, “We will allow those who have been removed from the voter list during SIR in Bihar to register claims online, who have Aadhaar card or any other acceptable document.”

What instructions were given to Election Commission

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission (ECI) to provide a receipt by booth level agents (BLA) of political parties in lieu of claims. At the same time, the Chief Election Officer of Bihar (CEO) directed to make political parties a party and present the status report about claims in the court proceedings.

What did the Supreme Court say to political parties,
At the same time, the Supreme Court has asked political parties to help the voters out of the voter list in Bihar and register their claims. The court said, “It is surprising that political parties are not able to improve the names of voters’ names under the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. It is a matter of surprise. The entire process of SIR should be compatible with voters, political parties should come forward for this.”

What did Election Commission argue in Supreme Court,

The Election Commission (ECI) told the Supreme Court during the hearing, “The names of 85 thousand new voters were revealed in SIR in Bihar, but the booth level agents (BLA) of political parties lodged only two objections.” The Commission said, “Maintain confidence. The matter will be heard on September 15. We will show that no voter has been excluded.”

(Report with PTI input)

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Congress leader Pawan Kheda targeted the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dnyanesh Kumar of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday (August 17, 2025). Pawan Kheda said that he did not answer our question related to 1 lakh voters of Mahadevpura Assembly in Karnataka and on the demand for CCTV footage related to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, CEC says that after 45 days, giving footage dissolves the privacy of voters.

Congress leader Pawan Kheda, who visited Sasaram in Bihar, reacted to the question asked about the press conference of the Election Commission on Sunday (August 17, 2025). Election Commission Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said in a press conference held in Delhi on Sunday (August 17), “The Election Commission is neither in favor of anyone nor in anyone’s opposition. We are completely fair.”

CEC Congress leader spoke on the statement of

Reacting to the statement of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Pawan Kheda said, “CEC Gyanesh Kumar gave any reply about the one lakh voters of Mahadevpura Assembly in Karnataka in his press conference that we have revealed at all.” He said, “When you do not want to share CCTV footage with anyone, then why do you make CCTV footage. There is no answer on this either.”

#Watch Sasaram, Bihar | On Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Statement, Congress Leader Pawan Khera Says, “Did he give any response about the 1 Lakh Voters We Exped in Mahadevapuapura … Answer our questions … they say privacy is… pic.twitter.com/dnkwq6pl3i

– ANI (@ani) August 17, 2025

PM Target at Modi too

At the same time, during this time, Congress leader Pawan Kheda also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pawan Kheda told ANI, “The Prime Minister is sitting to do the rhetoric. The person sitting on the constitutional post is not able to directly answer the selected questions. They too come down on the furnace. So it can be understood that how much is hiding.

He said, “We had expected that today CEC Gyanesh Kumar will answer our questions. Why doesn’t the privacy be disturbed inside? “

It seemed that not the election commissioner, a BJP leader is speaking- Pawan Kheda

He lashed out at Chief Election Commissioner Dnyanesh Kumar and said, “He held a wonderful press conference today, listening to his eyes and it seemed that a BJP leader was speaking.” At the same time, on the question of verification of BLO, he said, “Whether you are doing your work or not, who will answer Mahadevpura?

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released new figures under SIR on Thursday (July 24, 2025) amid the political fierce political fierce consequences of the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. Along with this, the Election Commission has also given a statement about the importance and purpose of SIR. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said that the aim of the voter SIR in Bihar is not to leave any qualified voters.

The Election Commission released new data under Bihar SIR and said that so far 99 percent of the voters have been verified. According to the report of booth level officers (blo) and political parties appointed by political parties,

• 6 lakh voters have been found who have died.
• Names of 5 lakh such voters have been reported, which have been permanently transferred to another place.
• 7 lakh voters have been found in more than one place.

Apart from this, according to the report of local BLO and BLA, there are 1 lakh voters that have not been traced. In such a situation, it can be said that the names of more than 61.1 lakh people will be cut in the draft electoral role prepared on August 1.

Forms of at least 7 lakh voters were not received

The Election Commission said, “However, under SIR, voters are being contacted from BLO and BLA from house to house, yet we have not received the forms of at least 7 lakh voters yet.”

7.21 crore form has been digitized

ECI said, “We have received the forms of 91.32 percent of the total voter number in Bihar, ie 7.21 crore voters and they have been digitized. The names of all those whose forms have been digitized will be included in the draft electoral roles published on August 1. In addition, the remaining forms are also being digitized with BLO/Bla reports. They can be verified on claiming claims and objections. “

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Before the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, Tejashwi Yadav has said that the boycott of the election can also be discussed. We will see what the public wants and what is the opinion of the people? At the same time, opposition to SIR has started from inside the JDU, a colleague party of NDA. JDU MLA Sanjeev Singh and MP Giridhari Yadav have protested. Meanwhile, the Congress leader has made a big claim.

In a conversation with ABP News on Thursday (July 24, 2025), Congress Legislature Party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan said that Tejashwi is talking about this in a very serious situation. It’s a topic of concern. In the name of voter list revision campaign, the names of backward, extremely backward, minority and Dalits are being cut from the voter list. On this, we are going to brainstorm and whether the strategy should be adopted? There will be talks.

The Congress leader said that in the monsoon session of the assembly, every day is demanding that SIR be discussed but the Bihar government is running away. JDU MLA-Sansad has come to know the truth of SIR, hence protesting. Everyone has to take votes.

On the other hand, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram said on the issue of SIR issued in Bihar, “We will continue this fight. If needed, we will take the biggest decision and in the coming time, we will wait for a big fight. We will wait for the final list and wait for the order of the High Court. After that, if the voters have been removed on the large scale, then they will fight the fight from the road to the House …”

#Watch Patna: Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram said on the issue of SIR issued in Bihar, “We will continue this fight. If needed, we will take the biggest decision and in the coming time, we will wait for a big fight. We will wait for the final list and wait for the order of the High Court.…… pic.twitter.com/EyqjkTubwj

– ani_hindinews (@ahindinews) July 24, 2025

What did BJP say on SIR?

On the other hand, BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachul has also reacted amid the ongoing war on SIR. On the statement given by Tejashwi and JDU MLA-Sansad, he said that Tejashwi is afraid of defeat. Reports have been received from the ground, they are nervous, so they will boycott the election, they are talking like this. The names of the intruders are being cut from the voter list. If the leaders of JDU have opposed, they do not believe in the constitutional institution. This is unfortunate.

Fresh data has been released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the special intensive revision i.e. SIR process running in Bihar. According to these data, the names of more than 52 lakh voters of Bihar will not be in the voter list on August 1. Maybe this figure will increase further during the next three days.

More than 52 lakhs found during special intensive revision are the voters who are no longer found at their address. Apart from this, these include dead voters, transferred voters, voters whose names are recorded in more than one place and whose names could not be known.

Data came up under Bihar Voter Sir

According to the new official data released by the Election Commission of India, 18,66,869 dead voters have been found during the special intensive revision (SIR) in Bihar. Apart from this, 26,01,031 transferred voters in the new data, 7,50,742 voters whose names are registered in more than one place and 11,484 are voters which could not be known.

More than 7 crore forms digitized

In this context, this number belongs to more than 52 lakh voters. This number is 6.62 percent of the total voters (7,89,69,844). At the same time, 7,16,04,102 counting forms have been received so far, which is 90.67 percent of the total voters. Of these, 90.37 percent i.e. 7,13,65,460 forms have been digitized.

Of political parties Bla Collect information together Blo

According to the official data of the Election Commission, now that three days are left, but so far 2.70 percent i.e. 21,35,616 voters are those who have not yet filled their calculations form. However, BLO appointed by the Election Commission along with BLA appointed by BLA is working to gather information about all such voters, which has not yet been informed. In such a situation, based on the report of BLA appointed by political parties, the Election Commission will decide whether the names of voters will be included in the voter list on August 1.

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