58% back Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, reveals Mood of the Nation survey

The opinion of 2.06,826 respondents was considered for the survey

Most people see the Election Commission’s special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls as an effort to safeguard the democratic process, a survey has found. The India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) survey revealed that 58 per cent of respondents said the revision is meant to ensure that only citizens vote.

However, 17 per cent believe that the move is aimed at supporting the ruling party. 12 per cent respondents, meanwhile, raised suspicion over the timing of the exercise.

The opinion of 2.06,826 respondents was considered for the survey – which was conducted between July 1 and August 14, 2025.

All about SIR:

The special intensive revision, underway from June 25 to September 30, marks the first large-scale audit of Bihar’s electoral rolls since 2003. Close to 30 million people are required to provide proof of birth details and place of origin.

According to the EC, the drive is meant to clean up the voter rolls by deleting duplicates, correcting inaccuracies, and accounting for migration patterns and demographic changes.

Yet the initiative has drawn sharp criticism, with figures like Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav and Mamata Banerjee claiming it echoes the NRC and could disenfranchise marginalised groups, especially with assembly elections approaching.

The SIR's findings have reduced the total number of 7.9 crore registered voters in Bihar, from before the exercise, to 7.24 crore.

Assembly elections are due to be held in Bihar by the end of this year.