Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in Bihar

The Supreme Court has scheduled an urgent hearing concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, taking place on July 10, 2025. This revision has sparked significant legal challenges due to its stringent document requirements.

Background

• Almost 2.93 crore voters in Bihar are required to produce documents proving their birth date and place, and for those born after 1987, similar documents for their parents.

Concerns and Opposition

• The stringent deadlines imposed by the SIR notification on June 24 have been criticized, which require poor and marginalized voters to produce documents excluding Aadhaar and ration card.

Election Commission's Position

• The ECI has initiated the SIR across the country, starting with Bihar, with further schedules to be announced.