Bihar SIR exercise uncovers 35 lakh untraced voters, raises concern over errors in electoral rolls

Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) found around 35 lakh electors untraced or permanently migrated, raising concerns about the accuracy of India’s electoral rolls. As the Election Commission plans a nationwide SIR, fears grow over the scale of ineligible voters, especially amid illegal migration. Political parties and analysts have questioned the system’s integrity ahead of the 2024 General Elections.