Bihar CM dismisses voter deletion claims as false alarm

Patna, Bihar – The chief minister of Bihar responded to recent reports suggesting that voters were being deleted from the supplementary electoral roll (SIR). In a public statement, he described the allegations as a "false alarm" and assured that the electoral roll remains accurate. The CM emphasized that the Election Commission's procedures are being followed and there is no evidence of systematic deletions. He urged the public and media to rely on official data rather than unverified claims. The clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny of voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.

The statement was made during a press briefing, where the chief minister also highlighted the government's commitment to transparent electoral processes. No further details on the source of the allegations were provided, and the Election Commission has not issued a separate comment at this stage.