ECI shares electoral rolls for all 243 Bihar constituencies; Opposition questions timing and seeks clarity in letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
🏛️ Opposition Raises Red Flag Over Voter List Revision Timing
In a politically charged development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) today released the draft electoral rolls for Bihar, covering all 243 assembly constituencies. The move immediately drew sharp criticism from the Opposition, who have written a joint letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding a special discussion in Parliament on the timing and transparency of the revision process.
📌 Key Details from the Election Commission:
- Total constituencies covered: 243
- Polling stations included: 90,817
- Electoral rolls released via: All 38 district collectors
- Public access: Draft rolls available on ECI’s website starting 3:00 PM today
- Recipients: All recognised political parties in Bihar
📣 Opposition’s Concern: What They’re Saying
The joint Opposition letter raises concerns about:
- The timing of the draft roll release
- The transparency and intent of the revision process
- A demand for a Parliamentary discussion to ensure electoral fairness ahead of future elections in Bihar
The timing of the release—during an active Parliament session—has especially drawn attention, with Opposition leaders calling it “unusual and politically questionable.”
🗂️ Why This Matters
- Bihar is a politically sensitive and electorally significant state
- The voter list forms the foundation of free and fair elections
- Any questions regarding its integrity could impact public trust and election outcomes
🔜 What’s Next?
- The Election Commission has stated that further updates and corrections will follow the draft stage
- Political parties and citizens can file objections or corrections through the official ECI channels
- The issue is likely to become a flashpoint in the ongoing Parliament session
🕒 Note: This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more details emerge from the Election Commission and Parliament.
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