Several Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar nationals found in Bihar voter list: Source

Sources have revealed that a significant number of individuals from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar have been found residing in Bihar during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. These findings have prompted scrutiny, with officials confirming that after proper enquiry, their names shall not be included in the final list to be published on 30th September 2025.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the SIR on June 25, following its directive issued on June 24, with the aim to cleanse the electoral rolls of ineligible names and ensuring that only Indian citizens are included. The revision drive will continue until July 26.

Earlier, the Supreme Court is heard a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections this year. The petitioners include several Opposition leaders, including Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra, RJD's Manoj Kumar Jha, KC Venugopal from the Congress and Supriya Sule from the Nationalist Congress Party - SP, among others.

The top court asked the poll body to consider Aadhaar, voter ID and ration cards - widely held documents - during the verification process. Later, the Election Commission said that the documents are already part of the documentation process under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, but does not prove their eligibility to vote.

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