The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked political parties in Bihar to appoint more Booth Level Agents (BLAs) without delay. This comes as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls ahead of the state assembly elections.
Act Now, Don’t Complain Later: ECI
According to ECI sources, the voter roll update is going smoothly and as per schedule, following orders issued on 24 June 2025. The Commission also dismissed any rumours or misinformation about the process.
So far, over 1.5 lakh BLAs have been appointed by national and state parties across Bihar. However, the Commission has said more agents are needed and that parties should take action now instead of raising concerns later.
Huge Operation Across Bihar
This large-scale exercise involves around one lakh trained Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and an equal number of volunteers. They are being managed by 243 Electoral Registration Officers, 38 District Election Officers, 9 Divisional Commissioners, and the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar.
The volunteers have also been specially assigned to help elderly voters, people with disabilities, sick individuals, and marginalised communities fill out their voter forms.
Meeting With Parties Deferred
The ECI had planned a meeting on 2 July at 5 PM with a group of political parties, requested by the All India Congress Committee (AICC). But the meeting was deferred as no confirmation came from any of the parties by 1 July.
The AICC had asked for the meeting through its legal counsel, who claimed to represent a multi-party delegation. As per procedure, the ECI contacted all the involved parties, but since none responded in time, the meeting was put on hold.
No Fake Voters, No Missed Voters
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made it clear that the aim of the SIR process is to clean up the voter list, no fake voters, and no eligible citizens left out. He reminded people that, according to the law, voters must register in the constituency where they actually live.
"For example, if you live in Delhi but own a home in Patna, you must vote in Delhi, not Patna," he explained.
The goal, he added, is to ensure fair and accurate elections by only including people who are truly eligible to vote in Bihar.
Inputs from ANI
Act Now, Don’t Complain Later: ECI
According to ECI sources, the voter roll update is going smoothly and as per schedule, following orders issued on 24 June 2025. The Commission also dismissed any rumours or misinformation about the process.
So far, over 1.5 lakh BLAs have been appointed by national and state parties across Bihar. However, the Commission has said more agents are needed and that parties should take action now instead of raising concerns later.
Huge Operation Across Bihar
This large-scale exercise involves around one lakh trained Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and an equal number of volunteers. They are being managed by 243 Electoral Registration Officers, 38 District Election Officers, 9 Divisional Commissioners, and the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar.
The volunteers have also been specially assigned to help elderly voters, people with disabilities, sick individuals, and marginalised communities fill out their voter forms.
Meeting With Parties Deferred
The ECI had planned a meeting on 2 July at 5 PM with a group of political parties, requested by the All India Congress Committee (AICC). But the meeting was deferred as no confirmation came from any of the parties by 1 July.
The AICC had asked for the meeting through its legal counsel, who claimed to represent a multi-party delegation. As per procedure, the ECI contacted all the involved parties, but since none responded in time, the meeting was put on hold.
No Fake Voters, No Missed Voters
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made it clear that the aim of the SIR process is to clean up the voter list, no fake voters, and no eligible citizens left out. He reminded people that, according to the law, voters must register in the constituency where they actually live.
"For example, if you live in Delhi but own a home in Patna, you must vote in Delhi, not Patna," he explained.
The goal, he added, is to ensure fair and accurate elections by only including people who are truly eligible to vote in Bihar.
Inputs from ANI
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