The nationwide revision will necessitate voters to resubmit forms and eligibility documents, with the final electoral roll for Bihar scheduled for release on September 30. The Election Commission (EC) is set to initiate a nationwide special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which, in contrast to the process in Bihar, is expected to include political parties in the discussions. Sources indicate that Chief Electoral Officers from all states and Union Territories may consult with political stakeholders before the process begins. In June, the EC issued an order for a nationwide SIR, requiring every registered voter to submit new enumeration forms. Voters added to the rolls since the last intensive revision will also need to provide supporting eligibility documents.
The initiative started in Bihar in June due to the approaching Assembly elections but faced criticism for not involving political parties beforehand. The Commission has stated that the orders for the rest of the country will be rolled out in phases, taking lessons from the Bihar situation. The revision in Bihar will be completed with the final electoral roll publication on September 30.