Delhi, 14 August (H.S.): In the run‑up to the Bihar State Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, the Election Commission of India has released its latest Daily Bulletin, covering the period from 1 August (3 PM) to 14 August (9 AM). The figures paint a vivid picture of vigorous political and public participation in shaping the state’s electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming polls.

Political Parties File a Deluge of Claims

According to official data, a staggering 1,60,813 claims and objections were submitted by political parties against the draft electoral roll. This reflects intense scrutiny of the voter list by both national and regional outfits.

The Bharatiya Janata Party led the charge with over 53,000 submissions, followed closely by the Rashtriya Janata Dal with 47,506 and the Janata Dal (United) with 36,550 entries.

From the national spectrum, notable figures include Indian National Congress at 17,549 and Communist Party of India (Marxist) at 899, while Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party, and National People’s Party made smaller but symbolically significant filings.

On the state front, parties like the Communist Party of India (ML) Liberation), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party claimed their share in monitoring the electoral landscape.

Citizens Step Forward with Corrections

Outside party-led efforts, ordinary Bihari electors also took direct action. The Commission recorded 23,557 claims and objections from the public relating to inclusion or removal of names based on eligibility. Notably, 741 of these have already been disposed of within the stipulated 7‑day post‑verification process.

The Surge of New Voters

Perhaps the most encouraging statistic is the number of first-time voters stepping into Bihar’s democratic arena. The Commission received 87,966 Form‑6 applications — these are formal requests for inclusion by citizens who have turned 18 years or older, including six forms forwarded through political parties’ Booth Level Agents. This wave of youth participation could prove decisive in the state’s future political course.

Strict Scrutiny & Legal Safeguards

The Election Commission reiterated that every claim and objection is subject to stringent verification by Electoral Registration Officers (ERO) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AERO). Under SIR orders, no name can be deleted from the draft list — published on 1 August 2025 — without a formal “speaking order” backed by an enquiry and providing the concerned voter with a fair opportunity to be heard.

A Charged Political Climate

To seasoned political observers, these numbers are more than paperwork; they are signs of rising political temperature in Bihar. With parties meticulously scanning rolls for potential irregularities and tens of thousands of new voters entering the fray, the coming months promise an electoral contest that could reshape the state’s political narrative.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar