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Politics
Bihar Sees Record Turnout
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Chief Election Commissioner has attributed the record turnout in Bihar's 2025 assembly polls to the successful implementation of the Systematic Voters' Information and Registration (SIR) process. This has led to a significant increase in voter participation.
The Chief Election Commissioner has highlighted the success of the Systematic Voters' Information and Registration (SIR) process in Bihar, which has resulted in a record turnout in the 2025 assembly polls. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of the SIR process in enhancing voter participation. The SIR process has played a crucial role in ensuring that all eligible voters are registered and informed about the voting process. As a result, Bihar has witnessed a significant increase in voter turnout, setting a new record in the state's electoral history.