Bihar&rsquo;s final electoral roll has seen a major overhaul, with the total voter count dropping from 7.89 crore to 7.42 crore after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The Election Commission (EC) released the updated rolls on Tuesday, revealing a net reduction of nearly 47 lakh names.
According to officials, 65 lakh electors were removed due to reasons such as death, migration, or duplication, while 21.53 lakh fresh names were added between August and September. The final tally marks only a marginal rise of six lakh voters since the 2020 Assembly elections, when the count stood at 7.36 crore.
&ldquo;The figure has increased by 17.87 lakh compared to the draft rolls published on August 1. Eligible voters can still apply for inclusion up to 10 days before the last date of nominations,&rdquo; the EC stated. It further clarified that those dissatisfied with entries could appeal under Section 24 of the RP Act, 1950.
Interestingly, while the state&rsquo;s voter count stood at 7.72 crore during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the January 2025 summary revision added another 17 lakh, taking it to 7.89 crore. After the latest revision, however, the number has corrected itself to 7.42 crore.
The EC credited the large-scale update to an extensive exercise led by the state&rsquo;s Chief Electoral Officer, supported by District Election Officers, over 3,000 assistants, nearly one lakh booth-level officers, lakhs of volunteers, and active participation from 12 political parties through 1.6 lakh booth-level agents.
With Bihar heading into Assembly polls, the final voter list will play a key role in shaping the high-stakes election.

65 lakh names deleted, 21 lakh added; EC says inclusion still open before polls

Bihar Voter List Shrinks to 7.42 Cr

65 lakh names deleted, 21 lakh added; EC says inclusion still open before polls

October 1, 2025 | 14:54 IST