Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in Bihar using the 2002-03 roll as a base and a new pre-printed enumeration form.
Background
The ECI is conducting a full state-wide intensive revision in Bihar ahead of scheduled assembly polls. This revision is unique because it utilizes the 2002-03 electoral roll as a base and incorporates a new pre-printed enumeration form.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Bihar revision uses the 2002-03 electoral roll as its base
- FactThe revision includes a new pre-printed enumeration form
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic and intensive electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Mitigating issues of duplicate entries and 'ghost' voters to ensure one person, one vote
- Logistical challenges: Balancing the need for rapid revision with the accuracy of pre-printed enumeration forms
- Inclusivity: Ensuring the registration of eligible voters in remote areas during intensive state-wide revisions
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Summary Revision · Democracy · Voter Registration · Election Commission of India
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