ThePrint ThePrintAM: Which parts of Bihar have seen highest dip in number of voters in EC's draft rolls based on SIR
Aug 4, 2025
Voter registration in Bihar is facing a crisis, with over 65.6 lakh voters wiped from the rolls during the Special Intensive Revision. Key districts like Gopal Ganj and Purnia show alarming declines, signaling shifts in the electoral landscape. The podcast delves into the underlying reasons for these deletions and the legal challenges surrounding voter rights. As elections loom, these trends highlight significant implications for democracy in the region.
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Highest Voter Deletions in Bihar Districts
- Gopalganj, Kishanganj, and Purnia districts in Bihar saw the largest percentage dip in voters in the Election Commission's draft roll.
- These districts have 15.01%, 12.08%, and 11.82% deletions respectively, affecting voter demographics significantly.
Reasons Behind Voter Deletion
- The voter deletions are mostly due to deaths, permanent shifts, or multiple enrollments.
- 22 lakh died, 36 lakh shifted or lost, and 7 lakh registered multiple times in Bihar's draft electoral rolls.
Simanchal Region's High Voter Dip
- Four of seven districts in Bihar's Simanchal region had voter deletions above the state average of 8.06%.
- Simanchal, with strong Muslim populations, saw significant deletions especially in Kishanganj and Purnia.