Bihar's Special Electoral Roll Revision Linked to Record 2025 Assembly Poll Turnout
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar credited Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls last year for a record 67.25% voter turnout in the 2025 assembly polls, the highest since Independence. The revision removed around 70 lakh names over three months, contributing to increased participation. Kumar noted Bihar's turnout surpassed that of advanced democracies like the US, UK, and France. The Election Commission also plans to launch updated electoral literacy initiatives during Kumar's visit to Patna.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 16 Aug, 08:15 am. Other outlets followed.