The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls across Bihar in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections. The campaign, running from June 25th to July 26th, 2025, involves Booth Level Officers (BLOs) collecting information from voters through house-to-house visits and filling out Enumeration Forms (EF).
This process is underway in all 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar, with over 7.89 crore existing voters’ data being re-verified. The goal is to ensure the accuracy of the voter list, add eligible new voters, and remove ineligible names.
The ECI is providing both online and offline options for the convenience of voters. Voters can download and submit forms online through Voters.eci.gov.in using their EPIC number. Additionally, the ECINET mobile app will be launched soon to further simplify the online process.
Each BLO will provide voters with two copies of the enumeration form. Citizens must fill out the form, attach their latest photograph, and self-attest documents like birth certificates or school records to verify their date and place of birth. It is essential to obtain an Acknowledgement Receipt from the BLO upon submission.
SMS alerts are being sent to 5.74 crore registered mobile numbers in the state to inform voters about the campaign. Voters already included in the 2003 revised list only need to confirm their information.
The ECI has ensured the active participation of political parties in this campaign. 1,54,977 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) have been appointed in the state so far, with parties allowed to make further appointments.
The final list will be published on September 30th. In addition to the existing 77,895 BLOs, the commission has appointed 20,603 new BLOs. Moreover, over a lakh volunteers have been connected with this campaign who will help elderly, sick, disabled, and underprivileged voters. Following this extensive revision process, the final voter list will be published on September 30, 2025.
This campaign has sparked political controversy in Bihar. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called it a ‘hidden NRC,’ while the ruling parties view it as the ECI’s strictness on past electoral malpractices. The ruling party states that this process is a significant step towards ensuring transparency and fairness.
The commission urges voters to keep their documents ready, stay in touch with BLOs, and verify their information on time to ensure their right to vote in the upcoming elections.
