Bihar Voter List Revision: ECI Rejects Kharge’s “Misleading” Claims

Concerns surrounding the revision of Bihar’s voter list have arisen following a statement by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has swiftly addressed these concerns, labeling Kharge’s claims as “misleading.”

ECI Clarifies Voter List Revision Process

The ECI emphasized that the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) in Bihar is following established procedures. They clarified that there have been no changes to the SIR instructions ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, directly refuting Kharge’s assertions. The commission assured the public that the voter list revision is being conducted with transparency and adherence to existing regulations.

Ensuring Fair and Accurate Elections in Bihar

The ECI’s prompt response aims to maintain public trust in the electoral process and prevent the spread of misinformation. The commission reiterated its commitment to conducting free and fair elections in Bihar based on an accurate and updated voter list.