The Bihar voter list update has created a strong political debate in the state. The Election Commission clarified how three lakh new names were added after the final list was published. The Bihar voter list update became a major topic after the Congress questioned the sudden rise in voter numbers.
The 2025 Bihar elections ended with a big win for the NDA, while the Grand Alliance struggled. Soon after, the Congress claimed that voter numbers changed from 74.2 million to 74.5 million within a few days. They questioned how this increase took place.
The Commission explained that 74.2 million voters were counted on September 30 after a special revision. However, rules allow citizens to apply for inclusion until 10 days before the last date of nominations. Many eligible voters submitted applications between October 1 and the nomination deadline.
Officials checked all valid applications and added eligible names. This process added nearly three lakh new voters. The Commission said no eligible voter was denied the chance to vote. The updated number—74.5 million—was included in their press release after voting.
This explanation clears the confusion about the increase and confirms that the additions followed election rules.
