EC releases Bihar draft voter list: Check if your name is included

The Election Commission of India has officially released the draft electoral roll for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. This preliminary voters’ list provides citizens an opportunity to verify their registration details and ensure their eligibility to participate in the democratic process. Voters can check their enrollment status through multiple convenient methods including online verification via the National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP), SMS-based queries, and helpline assistance. The draft publication initiates a critical window for revisions, allowing electors to submit claims for new registrations, modifications to existing entries, or objections regarding discrepancies until specified deadlines. Officials emphasize the importance of thorough verification as omissions or errors in voter records could disenfranchise eligible citizens. Bihar’s electoral exercise warrants particularly rigorous preparation given the state’s complex demographic landscape and history of high voter turnout. The comprehensive revision process adheres to statutory timelines outlined in the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Political parties have been formally notified about the draft publication to facilitate collaborative oversight. Eligible citizens who attain 18 years of age by January 1, 2025, can submit Form 6 for new voter registrations during this revision period. The Election Commission has deployed extensive awareness campaigns through multimedia channels to maximize participatory verification, particularly targeting first-time voters and marginalized communities. District election officers have established designated facilitation centers to assist citizens with document submission and grievance resolution. Strict COVID-19 protocols will govern all physical interactions during the claims and objections process. The final electoral roll, incorporating all validated amendments, will be published approximately 30 days before the election notification period commences. This administrative exercise forms the foundational framework for conducting free, fair, and inclusive assembly elections in one of India’s most politically significant states.