Bihar's Draft Electoral Rolls Unveiled Amidst Controversy

The Election Commission (EC) has released the draft electoral rolls for Bihar after a Special Intensive Revision exercise. Voters can verify their details online, amid ongoing claims and objections. Criticism from opposition parties arises, claiming the revisions favor the ruling NDA. The Supreme Court advised against excluding voters en masse.

Bihar's draft electoral rolls have been unveiled by the Election Commission, marking a significant step in the run-up to the assembly polls. The rolls were finalized following a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Voters can now verify their names on the Election Commission's website as the state gears up for the upcoming elections. However, opposition parties have raised concerns, criticizing the exercise as favoring the ruling NDA, while petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court.

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court stressed the need for an inclusive voter list, urging the revisions to avoid 'en masse exclusion.' The draft rolls have sparked a political debate, highlighting the importance of a transparent electoral process.

(With inputs from agencies.)