Bihar: Step By Step Guide To Check Your Name In Voters' List

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the final voter list for Bihar following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, conducted after 22 years. The release comes amid legal challenges and political debates over the integrity of the list, with a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for October 7. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi have warned that the voter list could be annulled if irregularities are detected.

How to Check Your Name

Residents of Bihar can verify their inclusion in the voter list online, via mobile app, or SMS. The online process requires basic personal details or the EPIC voter ID number:

• Visit https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in or https://voters.eci.gov.in.
• Click on 'Search Electoral Roll'.
• Enter your name, date of birth, state, district, and assembly constituency, or simply your EPIC number.
• Click 'Search' to view booth information and serial number.

The Election Commission has assured that the SIR process aimed to include all eligible voters while removing duplicates, deceased, or relocated entries.

Controversy and Legal Challenges

Opposition parties have raised concerns that the SIR could disenfranchise poor and minority voters. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the ECI of colluding with the BJP to favor the ruling party. In response, the Election Commission denied any bias and challenged opposition parties to provide supporting evidence.

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, have launched campaigns like the "Voter Adhikar Yatra" protesting alleged voter suppression.

The Supreme Court has emphasized "en masse inclusion" over "en masse exclusion" to protect voters' rights, highlighting the critical nature of the October 7 hearing.

Bihar Election Timeline

The Bihar Assembly's term ends on November 22, and the election schedule is expected to be announced after the poll body's review visit to Patna on October 4-5.