Bihar SIR: Over 65 lakh voters not included in draft rolls; Patna tops list

Bihar’s draft electoral rolls omitted over 65 lakh names after a Special Intensive Revision. Patna had the highest number of missing voters. The Election Commission released new draft rolls, allowing citizens to file claims. Opposition parties criticized the exclusions, alleging they favored the ruling NDA. Parliament saw protests and adjournment over the issue. The Supreme Court emphasized en masse inclusion. Bihar’s draft electoral rolls omitted over 65 lakh names after a Special Intensive Revision. Patna had the highest number of missing voters. The Election Commission released new draft rolls, allowing citizens to file claims. Opposition parties criticized the exclusions, alleging they favored the ruling NDA. Parliament saw protests and adjournment over the issue. The Supreme Court emphasized en masse inclusion.