Foreign Nationals Discovered on Bihar Voter Rolls During Revision

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revealed a significant finding during its recent revision of the Bihar voter list. A “large number” of foreign nationals, primarily from Nepal and Bangladesh, were discovered on the draft electoral rolls.

Voter List Revision Process

To be eligible for inclusion in the updated voter list scheduled for publication on August 1st, electors are required to submit their Election Form (EF), preferably accompanied by supporting eligibility documents.

ECI Investigation and Next Steps

The ECI is currently investigating how these foreign nationals were added to the voter rolls. Further information regarding the next steps will be released soon. This discovery underscores the importance of the voter list revision process and the ECI’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral system.