Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said that conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in a state after elections is “not justified,” while addressing the controversy around voter roll revision in Bihar ahead of Assembly polls.
Speaking at a press conference, Kumar said, “Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began on June 24, 2025 and ended before the deadline that was set for it. For the mental motivation of the BLO workers who worked tirelessly, remuneration was provided for them.”
The CEC, who along with his team is in Bihar to review poll preparedness from October 4-5, provided further details on the state’s electoral preparations.
“There are 243 general constituencies in Bihar – 2 for STs and 38 for SCs. The term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, 2025, and the elections will be held before November 22,” he said.
Kumar, highlighting efforts to streamline the voting process, added, “For the first time, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been trained for elections in Bihar.” He also noted, “Voter cards were made available within 15 days, as previously there were complaints of delay in issuance.”
Kumar urged citizens to view the upcoming elections as a celebration of democracy. “I would like to request the citizens of Bihar to celebrate this ‘mahaparv’, this occasion that is the celebration of democracy much alike festivals like Chhath,” he said.
On procedural aspects, the CEC clarified, “Elections in India are conducted in line with rules, regulations, and necessary protocol. If a citizen's name doesn't appear in voter list, or if a wrong name appears in the list; the case can be appealed with the District Magistrate.”
He also broke down the election process, saying, “Indian elections are divided into two parts: First, the compilation of the voter list. Second: the process of polling and conducting elections.”
The Chief Election Commissioner confirmed that a SIR was conducted earlier this year in Bihar, concluding well before the commencement of polls, and assured that the Election Commission’s team has been coordinating closely with the Bihar police, enforcement agencies, and nodal officers to ensure smooth elections.
Speaking at a press conference, Kumar said, “Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began on June 24, 2025 and ended before the deadline that was set for it. For the mental motivation of the BLO workers who worked tirelessly, remuneration was provided for them.”
The CEC, who along with his team is in Bihar to review poll preparedness from October 4-5, provided further details on the state’s electoral preparations.
“There are 243 general constituencies in Bihar – 2 for STs and 38 for SCs. The term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, 2025, and the elections will be held before November 22,” he said.
Kumar, highlighting efforts to streamline the voting process, added, “For the first time, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been trained for elections in Bihar.” He also noted, “Voter cards were made available within 15 days, as previously there were complaints of delay in issuance.”
Kumar urged citizens to view the upcoming elections as a celebration of democracy. “I would like to request the citizens of Bihar to celebrate this ‘mahaparv’, this occasion that is the celebration of democracy much alike festivals like Chhath,” he said.
On procedural aspects, the CEC clarified, “Elections in India are conducted in line with rules, regulations, and necessary protocol. If a citizen's name doesn't appear in voter list, or if a wrong name appears in the list; the case can be appealed with the District Magistrate.”
He also broke down the election process, saying, “Indian elections are divided into two parts: First, the compilation of the voter list. Second: the process of polling and conducting elections.”
The Chief Election Commissioner confirmed that a SIR was conducted earlier this year in Bihar, concluding well before the commencement of polls, and assured that the Election Commission’s team has been coordinating closely with the Bihar police, enforcement agencies, and nodal officers to ensure smooth elections.
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