Amidst opposition criticism regarding the timing and execution of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies have rallied in support of the Election Commission (EC), deeming the exercise as routine and necessary. The opposition has alleged that the SIR, initiated ahead of the state assembly elections, is a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise marginalized voters.

Several NDA constituents have voiced their support for the EC's initiative. Chirag Paswan, chief of LJP (RV) and a Union Minister, accused the opposition of attempting to undermine constitutional institutions, suggesting they are anticipating defeat in the upcoming state assembly election and are using the SIR as an excuse. Paswan alluded to past issues with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and claimed the opposition is now trying to find fault with the SIR. He further asserted that the opposition, particularly the RJD, had created bogus voters in every constituency to their advantage, a practice the SIR aims to eliminate.

Upendra Kushwaha, chief of Rashtriya Lok Morcha, another NDA partner, urged critics to understand the EC's move before objecting, stating that people are raising questions without adequate information. Echoing this sentiment, BJP leader and Health Minister Mangal Pandey defended the timeline of the revision, pointing out that a similar revision in 2003 was completed within 31 days. He dismissed the opposition's criticism as meaningless.

The EC began the revision process on June 25, 2025, with the goal of completing it by July 26, 2025. The final list is scheduled for publication on September 30, 2025, ahead of the expected October-November elections in Bihar. The EC has urged all eligible citizens in Bihar to actively participate in the ongoing SIR, emphasizing that the objective is to ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the electoral roll while removing ineligible voters. The poll panel has also highlighted the active participation of over 150,000 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by recognized political parties to ensure transparency.

Conversely, the opposition INDIA bloc has expressed strong reservations about the SIR. Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has threatened legal action if the EC fails to address their concerns. Singh and other opposition leaders allege that the NDA government is attempting to disenfranchise poor, tribal, young, flood-affected, and migrant voters through the SIR. They question the feasibility of conducting house-to-house verification of approximately 8 crore voters within a short timeframe. Some leaders within the NDA itself have also expressed concerns, with some questioning whether the EC can complete the drive by July 25, 2025, and others being apprehensive about genuine voters being left out. Despite these concerns, these parties have publicly backed the exercise in the face of opposition criticism.

The opposition has also raised concerns about the requirement to furnish proof of date and place of birth for inclusion in the rolls, especially for those born after July 1987. They argue that many people, particularly from poor and marginalized communities, may not possess the necessary documents.

Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin has accused Rahul Gandhi of distrusting Indian voters and undermining the Election Commission. Nabin asserted that Gandhi trusts those from Bangladesh and other places more than Indian voters. Another Bihar Minister, Santosh Kumar Singh, criticized Gandhi for not trusting a constitutional body and misrepresenting the voter list revision process. JD(U) senior leader K.C. Tyagi stated that Rahul Gandhi has already accepted defeat and is making accusations as a result.

The NDA's support for the EC's SIR underscores a commitment to electoral integrity and the removal of bogus voters. While the opposition raises concerns about potential disenfranchisement, the ruling alliance maintains that the revision is a necessary step to ensure fair and accurate elections in Bihar. The Election Commission has emphasized that the SIR exercise is being conducted in a planned, structured, and phased manner to facilitate the inclusion of all eligible citizens.