Voter Roll Update Extended: Draft List Dec 16

News Analysis India — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, adding an extra week to the process across 12 states and Union Territories. This vital update provides citizens with more time to ensure their voter information is accurate and current ahead of upcoming elections. The draft electoral roll will now be released on December 16, a shift from the original December 9 date. Consequently, the final, updated voters’ list will be published on February 14, 2026, instead of the previously scheduled February 7. This revision is crucial for maintaining up-to-date electoral data. The ECI is undertaking this second phase of the SIR in various regions, following a successful first phase conducted in Bihar. The current exercise encompasses Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, aiming to enhance the integrity of the electoral process.

Tejashwi Yadav Alleges Voter Roll Irregularity, ECI Disputes Claim, JDU Accuses of Deception

News Analysis India — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, controversies surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll have surfaced. Concerns were raised regarding discrepancies, including the potential inclusion of deceased individuals and the omission of living citizens. In a recent development, Tejashwi Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) CM candidate and son of party leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, claimed his name was missing from the draft voter list. He stated he had completed the enumeration form during the special revision. Janata Dal (United) (JDU) responded by accusing Yadav of misleading the public. Yadav addressed a press conference, stating his name was absent from the electoral roll, raising questions about his eligibility to contest the elections. He also alleged issues with his EPIC number, which is the Elector’s Photo Identification Card. The Patna district administration clarified that Yadav’s name is registered, though his polling station and serial number had been altered. Yadav questioned the number of individuals affected by similar changes, alleging a conspiracy. JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar labeled Yadav as a ‘political fraud.’ The Election Commission (ECI) refuted Yadav’s claim, confirming his name is present in the draft electoral roll. The ongoing situation adds to the already tense political climate in Bihar, particularly with the elections approaching. With only a fraction of eligible applicants submitting required documents, the draft electoral roll for Bihar was released.

Draft Electoral Roll – News Analysis India

Voter Roll Update Extended: Draft List Dec 16

Tejashwi Yadav Alleges Voter Roll Irregularity, ECI Disputes Claim, JDU Accuses of Deception