- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
As preparations for the upcoming assembly elections gain pace, all District Magistrates (DMs) in Bihar have been directed to hold meetings with local public representatives and recognised political parties on July 9 and 10. These meetings, being held under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the voter list, will focus on the reorganisation of polling booths and the rationalisation of electoral rolls.
According to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vinod Singh Gunjiyal, the discussions will include a review of the updated list of polling booths and the actions taken so far. The meetings are aimed at ensuring transparency in the electoral process and addressing any technical or practical issues that may arise during the voter list revision exercise. Suggestions will also be invited from political parties to further refine the process.
Earlier, physical verification of all 77,392 polling stations across the state was carried out on June 25 and 26, following which the booth formats were prepared and published on June 30. The deadline for filing claims and objections on the booth restructuring has been set for July 6, and all such matters will be resolved by July 8.
In addition to booth rationalisation, the appointment of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and review of counting forms is also underway. The CEO’s office has emphasised that the active participation of public and political representatives is vital for a smooth and credible electoral process.
CEO Vinod Singh Gunjiyal has urged all political parties to ensure their active involvement in the district-level meetings to strengthen the democratic process.