National News: The Election Commission has completed the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. On Friday, the Commission officially released the draft voter list. Now, voters can verify their names and details in the list and submit applications to add, delete, or correct entries as needed.
Where to access the draft voter list?
The Commission has confirmed that the draft voter list will be uploaded on its official website after 3 PM:
https://voters.eci.gov.in
Voters can also download the list online from this link:
https://voters.eci.gov.in/download-eroll?stateCode=S04
Additionally, names can be checked here:
https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in
https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/pollingstation
Timeline for claims and objections
Citizens can submit claims and objections from August 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025.
During this period, voters can:
- Add missing names
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion of bogus entries
Special voter camps
Starting August 2, special camps will be held across:
- Block offices
- Nagar Panchayats
- Nagar Parishads
- Municipal Corporations
Applications will be accepted daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.
At the end of each day, officials will sort applications assemblywise and boothwise.
Required forms
- Form6: To add a name (for those not listed or who turn 18 by July 1, 2025).
- Form7: To request deletion of a wrong or bogus entry.
- Form8: To correct details or request transfer of name.
- Citizens applying from outside Bihar must also attach a declaration form.
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Role of BLO
- BLOs will personally visit the homes of elderly and differentlyabled voters to collect their applications.
- Acknowledgement receipts will be issued for every application submitted.
Publicity and security arrangements
- Every camp will have at least two staff members, including a computer operator, as per BDO instructions.
- District Magistrates, SPs, and SSPs will ensure adequate police deployment for safety.
- Camps will maintain video and photo documentation for records.
The Bihar Election Commission has published the draft voter list across 90,000+ booths. Voters now have until September 1 to review their details and request corrections. If you plan to vote in Bihar’s Assembly elections, make sure to check your name on the list in the coming weeks.
