Electoral Roll Revision in Bihar: A Battle Against Duplicate Voter Cards

The Election Commission is taking decisive action to address electoral roll discrepancies in Bihar through a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Officials revealed that many non-eligible individuals have managed to secure voter cards due to the absence of periodic roll revisions since 2004.

Despite efforts to tackle the issue, individuals have knowingly retained multiple voter cards across constituencies, posing challenges in detection. Eligibility documents are often unavailable, complicating investigations into complaints by electors or political parties.

With Bihar heading to polls and a focus on rooting out illegal foreign migrants, the Commission's SIR initiative is vital. Efforts include refreshing voter roll photographs and using technology for verification, ensuring democratic integrity ahead of the 2026 assembly polls in multiple states.

(With inputs from agencies.)