In a development that has raised serious concerns over electoral integrity and national security, a significant number of individuals from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar have reportedly been found residing illegally in Bihar, according to sources involved in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Special Intensive Revision process, currently underway across multiple districts in Bihar, aims to verify, update, and clean voter data ahead of upcoming elections. During field verification, officials reportedly identified a “large number” of foreign nationals who were either residing without valid documentation or were found to have suspicious entries in the electoral rolls.
- Individuals traced to Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
- Found in border districts and select urban areas
- Some were allegedly in possession of voter ID applications or other forged documents
- Investigations have been initiated to verify the legality of their presence and potential political misuse
“This is not just an issue of illegal residence. It potentially compromises the sanctity of our electoral process,” a senior election official stated on condition of anonymity.
While the Election Commission of India (ECI) has yet to make an official statement, security agencies and state police have reportedly been alerted to carry out thorough background checks, especially in sensitive border regions.
The revelation has sparked political debate in the state, with opposition leaders demanding a full-scale inquiry and immediate corrective action to ensure that no foreign national is allowed to influence democratic processes.
- Detailed verification drives to continue under the SIR
- Potential deletion of any ineligible or fraudulent voter entries
- Increased coordination between the ECI, state intelligence, and border patrol authorities
Officials have emphasized that the aim of the SIR is to strengthen the voter database and ensure that only eligible Indian citizens are included in the electoral rolls.
As the process continues, the situation remains under close watch, with updates expected from the Election Commission in the coming days.
