🗳️ S.I.R in Bihar: 18 Lakh Voters Found Dead, 26 Lakh Shifted to Other Assemblies — New Draft Electoral Roll on August 1.
18 Lakh Voters Dead : In a startling revelation under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process, the Election Commission has flagged major discrepancies in Bihar’s voter database. According to officials, nearly 18 lakh voters have been identified as deceased, while around 26 lakh names have been shifted to other assembly constituencies due to migration or administrative corrections.
18 Lakh Voters Dead, In a startling revelation under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process, the Election Commission has flagged major discrepancies in Bihar’s voter database. According to officThis cleanup, under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign, marks one of the most extensive voter list revisions in the state in recent years. A new draft electoral roll is scheduled to be released on August 1, 2025.
🔍 Why This Matters
The data purge is a part of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) mission to ensure fair and transparent elections. Ghost voters, duplication, and outdated information have long plagued electoral rolls in many parts of India. In Bihar, with a population of over 13 crore, maintaining electoral integrity is crucial.
“Through booth-level verification, Aadhaar linkage, and on-ground surveys, we’ve detected substantial irregularities in the voter list,” said a senior official from the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer’s office.
⚖️ Breakdown of Voter List Changes
| Category | Numbers (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Deceased voters removed | 18,00,000 |
| Shifted to other constituencies | 26,00,000 |
| Total names corrected/updated | Over 44,00,000 |
This exercise was carried out in collaboration with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), Panchayats, and urban civic bodies across the state.
📆 What Happens Next?
The draft roll on August 1 will open a fresh window for:
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Public objections
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Inclusion of new voters
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Corrections in personal data
Eligible citizens who have turned 18 as of October 1, 2025, can now register for the first time in this cycle. Special camps will also be organized to educate and assist voters in correcting or updating their information.
🗣️ Political Reactions
Opposition leaders have expressed concern over whether the voter list changes may impact local power balances. RJD and JD(U) leaders have called for full transparency and easy access to the new voter rolls for verification.
Meanwhile, election officials have assured that all changes have been made based on ground verification, and that no deletions have been done arbitrarily. “Each deletion was backed by documentation and BLO-level confirmation,” said a representative of the ECI.
🔐 Voter List Linkage with Aadhaar
The revision is part of the wider nationwide effort to link Aadhaar with Voter ID (EPIC) to prevent duplication and errors. Although the linkage is voluntary, the ECI reports that over 60% of Bihar’s voters have already linked their Aadhaar with their EPIC cards.
📢 Key Dates to Remember
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August 1, 2025 – Draft Roll Publication
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August 1–31, 2025 – Claims & Objections Window
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October 1, 2025 – Eligibility cut-off for new voters
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January 2026 – Final electoral roll release (tentative)
📍 The Road Ahead
Bihar 18 Lakh Voters Dead : In a startling revelation under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process, the Election Commission has flagged major discrepancies in Bihar’s voter database. According to officiis likely to see assembly elections in the next 1–2 years, and a clean, accurate electoral roll will be foundational to building public trust. This large-scale revision comes at a critical time when digital governance, transparency, and voter participation are more essential than ever.