CEC Attributes Bihar's Record 2025 Assembly Poll Turnout to Electoral Roll Revision
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar credited the successful Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar last year for a record voter turnout of 67.25% in the 2025 assembly polls, the highest since Independence. The SIR process removed around 70 lakh names over three months, leading to increased voter participation surpassing turnout rates in countries like the US, UK, France, Spain, and Japan. Kumar highlighted Bihar's historical democratic significance and announced initiatives to enhance electoral literacy during his visit.
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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.