Successful SIR in Bihar led to record turnout in 2025 assembly polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted Bihar's successful electoral roll revision. This intensive exercise led to a significant rise in voter turnout for assembly polls. The voting percentage in Bihar surpassed that of advanced democracies like the US and UK. Bihar's assembly polls registered the highest voter turnout since Independence. This success reflects the land of Vaishali, the cradle of democracy.