Bihar Election 2025: Ahead of the hyped Bihar Assembly election, Election Commission (EC) officials on Sunday announced that the commission has simplified the process of adding names to the voter list. He stated that the eligible people will now get the chance to add their names to the voter list four times in a year.
He emphasised that this step will provide a great convenience to the people, adding that this will also make the system more transparent and will strengthen the democratic roots. While providing details, District Deputy Election Officer of Siwan Sohail Ahmed stated that now names can be added to the voter list four times a year. He further stated that the names can be added on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
He further stated that the youth who attain the age of 18 years by these dates can add their name to the voter list. He stated that the names in the voter list can be added through the Voter Helpline App, Voter Service Portal, or through their nearest BLO. Ahmed informed that those who were born on or before 1 October 2007 will be eligible to vote in the upcoming assembly elections in 2025.
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Apart from this, the youth who have crossed the age of 17 can also apply in advance through online mode. He added that the applicant will get approval once he crosses the 18-year mark. However, he stated that adding names to the voter list has become accessible after the recent changes. The Election Commission has also developed the 'Saksham App' for the convenience of the differently-abled voters.
The differently-abled voters can add their names to the voter list online by sitting at their homes. The official stated that their names can be added without visiting the government offices, making the process easier for them.