Over 36 Lakh Voters Vanish From Bihar Voter Rolls: ECI Investigation Underway
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has uncovered a significant discrepancy in Bihar’s voter rolls, with over 36.86 lakh voters seemingly missing. This startling revelation has prompted a thorough investigation into the reasons behind this large-scale discrepancy.
Breakdown of Missing Voters
The ECI’s initial findings attribute the missing voters to several factors:
Reasons for Missing Voters
- Deceased Voters: Approximately 1.61% of the missing voters are confirmed to be deceased.
- Permanent Relocation: A more substantial 2.3% are believed to have permanently moved out of Bihar.
- Duplicate Enrollments: Less than 1% of the missing voter count is attributed to duplicate entries in the electoral rolls.
The ECI continues to investigate the remaining missing voters, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in Bihar. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
