Bihar Electoral Roll: Congress Doubles BLA Presence; SC Proposes Aadhaar, EPIC, Ration Card As Proof

Bihar Electoral Roll: The Supreme Court has suggested the inclusion of Aadhaar, Voter ID, and ration cards as valid documents for Bihar's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This move could bring much-needed relief to lakhs of voters struggling to provide eligibility proof from a restrictive list of 11 documents. Meanwhile, political parties are ramping up their ground efforts. The opposition INDIA bloc, particularly the Congress, has significantly increased its Booth Level Agents (BLAs) — with the Congress nearly doubling its presence. EC data shows a 13% overall rise in BLAs, with the NDA still maintaining a numerical lead. The Election Commission has not yet decided on the Supreme Court's proposal, but with growing pressure and rising voter anxiety, a policy shift could soon follow.