Lakshadweep and Goa completed nearly 100 per cent distribution. Puducherry and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands achieved more than 89 per cent coverage. Gujarat and Tamil Nadu distributed millions of forms efficiently. West Bengal, going for polls, distributed over 6.8 crore forms.

Uttar Pradesh distributed 10.8 crore forms, covering nearly 70 per cent of its voters. Madhya Pradesh reached 53 per cent coverage, and Rajasthan 70 per cent. More than 5.33 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 7.64 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) are reaching voters across the country. Political parties have appointed additional BLAs to improve verification.

The second phase of Bihar Assembly elections ended peacefully with 68.79 per cent turnout. The average turnout for both phases reached 66.9 per cent, 9.6 per cent higher than the last election. Male voter participation stood at 62.8 per cent, and female participation at 71.6 per cent, marking historic voter engagement.

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Eligible voters must be Indian citizens, at least 18 years old as of January 1, 2026, and permanent residents of their constituency. Names may be excluded if a voter has relocated, lacks valid documents, or was mistakenly included earlier. Senior officials clarify that this exercise is constitutional and mandatory, not discretionary, and is carried out under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

Voters can verify their registration status by contacting their Booth Level Officer (BLO) or online through:

• https://voters.eci.gov.in

• https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in

Search options include EPIC number, personal details, and mobile number (if linked to the voter ID). Assistance is also available via the ECI toll-free number 1950.

If your name is excluded, there is no need to panic. Citizens can appeal to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), then to the District Election Officer (DEO), and finally to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). During the claims and objections period, new voters can register, and existing voters can request corrections before the final voter list is published.

Timely verification and appeals ensure that every eligible citizen retains the right to vote in upcoming elections. With proper attention, no one misses their chance to participate in the democratic process.

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The platform connects all election stakeholders, from Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs). It provides real-time monitoring of voter registration, polling arrangements, and counting, while also offering citizens a direct way to reach their BLOs through the 1950 Voter Helpline or the app.

ECI Net ensures data security with advanced encryption and access controls and reduces errors by consolidating multiple election tools into one system. The platform currently links 90,712 BLOs, 243 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), and 38 District Election Officers (DEOs). Citizens can dial +91 [STD Code] 1950 to contact their local election officials.

Bihar will serve as the pilot state for ECI Net, with plans for a nationwide rollout once testing is complete. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar also announced that postal ballots will now be counted before the last two rounds of vote counting, strengthening transparency in the process.

ECI Net represents a major step towards a tech-driven, transparent, and efficient electoral system, connecting every election official digitally and ensuring every vote is counted securely and on time.

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