Congress flags 3 lakh voter rise in Bihar; ECI clarifies procedural update
New Delhi: The Congress party on Saturday raised alarms over a perceived discrepancy in Bihar's final voter list, prompting a detailed clarification from the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The party highlighted that on October 6, when the election was announced, the Chief Election Commissioner stated the total number of voters in Bihar was 7.42 crore. However, a post-poll press release issued after November 11 reported the final figure as 7.45 crore.
Accusing the ECI of lacking transparency, the Congress questioned the sudden rise of nearly three lakh voters in the middle of the election process.
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— Congress (@INCIndia) November 15, 2025
In response, the ECI issued a clarification explaining t onhe change. The Commission stated that the 7.42 crore figure was the baseline data from the final electoral roll published on September 30. The ECI explained that under electoral rules, the list is not frozen upon the election's announcement. Eligible citizens can apply for enrolment up to ten days before the last date for filing nominations for each election phase. According to officials, numerous valid applications were received and processed between October 1 and the nomination deadlines, leading to the addition of approximately three lakh eligible voters. The Commission concluded that the increase was "entirely procedural, consistent with electoral rules and longstanding practice," and not unusual for an election.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
