SC directs political parties to help EC bring back Bihar voters left out of electoral rolls
The Supreme Court has directed political parties in Bihar to assist the Election Commission (EC) in re-enrolling voters excluded from the draft electoral roll for the upcoming Assembly elections. The court emphasized the urgency, with the claims-and-objections stage ending on September 1, though an extension might be considered if there's an "overwhelming response." Voters can file claims online using Aadhaar or 11 other specified documents as proof of identity. The EC expressed disappointment with political parties' lack of initiative, noting that a significant portion of the excluded 65 lakh voters are either deceased, migrated, or duplicate entries.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court directed political parties to actively assist the Election Commission in re-enrolling excluded voters in Bihar.
- Voters can file claims and objections online, using Aadhaar or other specified documents for identity proof.
- The court highlighted the lack of initiative from political parties in assisting voters, despite the deadline for claims approaching.
- The Election Commission clarified that a large number of excluded voters are either deceased, migrated, or duplicate entries, not necessarily eligible voters.
Exam Facts
- The Supreme Court order was issued on Friday, regarding the Bihar Assembly election electoral roll.
- Voters can use Aadhaar or any of 11 indicative documents listed by the EC as proof of identity.
- The claims-and-objections stage for the electoral roll ends on September 1.
- EC figures indicated 22 lakh dead, 36 lakh migrated, and 8 lakh duplicate entries out of 65 lakh excluded voters.
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