The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a paid holiday for all employees, including daily wage and casual workers, on polling day during the Bihar Elections 2025 to ensure maximum voter participation and boost turnout.
Yogendra Yadav has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court challenging the ECI’s voter list revision in Bihar, claiming it is arbitrary and unjust. He argues it could disenfranchise millions, particularly marginalized groups, due to stringent document requirements. Yadav alleges this violates fundamental rights and requests immediate intervention to protect voters.
Mahua Moitra has challenged the Election Commission of India’s voter list revision in Bihar, labeling it unconstitutional. She argues it unfairly targets poorer voters and migrants, potentially disenfranchising many. Her petition emphasizes that new citizenship documentation requirements exceed legal limits, risking the exclusion of legitimate voters ahead of elections.