Explained: Why Bihar’s electoral roll revision is sparking debate | Election Commission | Election

A new controversy has gripped Bihar over the Election Commission’s recently announced Special Intensive Revision. Critics argue that the exercise has the potential to exclude lakhs of voters in the state. Opposition parties and civil society groups like PUCL and the Association for Democratic Reforms have even approached the Supreme Court to challenge the move. Watch the video to understand what Bihar’s electoral roll revision entails, why the EC believes it's necessary, and what the major criticisms are.