Bihar SIR Final Electoral Roll Draws Sharp Criticism And Questions From Political Parties

ETV Bharat / state

Bihar SIR Final Electoral Roll Draws Sharp Criticism And Questions From Political Parties

There are 7.42 crore voters in the state, 47 lakh less than the 7.89 crore voters present in the rolls on June 24 before SIR.

Patna: The Opposition parties and civil society organisations have met the final electoral roll published under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar with scepticism and criticism.

They have questioned the data provided by the Election Commission (EC), alleged a scam, and sought clarifications from the Commission.

The final roll released on Tuesday revealed 7.42 crore voters in the state, which was 47 lakh less than the 7.89 crore voters present in the rolls on June 24 before the advent of SIR.

Over 65 lakh voters were struck