'Zero appeals': EC says Bihar SIR went off smoothly; phase 2 to start tomorrow

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI NEWS DESKOctober 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM

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The Election Commission of India announced that the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar was completed without any appeals. The second phase of this revision drive has now commenced across 12 states and Union territories. In Bihar, the final electoral roll saw a net increase of nearly 17.87 lakh electors to 7.42 crore from an initial draft list. This follows the addition of 21.53 lakh new voters and the removal of 3.66 lakh names. The state's assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.

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Union territories 40% New Delhi 50% Gyanesh Kumar 70% Election Commission ×390% Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ×490% Bihar ×7100%

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