Wed Jul 23 13:58:37 UTC 2025: ## Summary:

The Election Commission has announced that 5.6 million (56 lakh) people in Bihar will be removed from the voter list following a “special intensive revision.”

## News Article:

**Bihar Voter Rolls to Shrink as 5.6 Million Face Removal After Election Commission Revision**

**Patna, Bihar -** Millions of voters in Bihar are facing disenfranchisement after the Election Commission (EC) announced it would remove 5.6 million people from the state’s electoral rolls. The decision comes following a “special intensive revision” conducted by the EC.

While the exact reasons for the widespread removal haven’t been explicitly stated, the EC is likely targeting deceased voters, those who have permanently migrated, or individuals with duplicate registrations.

The large-scale removal is expected to significantly impact the demographic composition of the voter list and could potentially influence future election outcomes in the state. Concerns have already been raised by some political observers about the fairness and transparency of the revision process.

The Election Commission has yet to release a detailed breakdown of the removed voters or the specific criteria used in the revision. However, the EC maintains that the revision is aimed at ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the voter list.

This development will undoubtedly spark debate and scrutiny in the coming days as political parties and civil society groups analyze the potential implications for Bihar’s electoral landscape.

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