The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has become a subject of political controversy ahead of the state's assembly elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) initiated a rapid voter verification process just four to six months before the polls, which has raised concerns about potential disenfranchisement, political bias, and covert citizenship testing. Opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress, have accused the ruling BJP-JDU alliance and the ECI of irregularities, alleging that booth-level officers (BLOs) are submitting false forms and forging voter signatures. Some voters report not having been contacted by BLOs despite their names appearing as verified online, fueling fears of manipulation and exclusion from the voter list. Legal experts and commentators have called for Supreme Court intervention to ensure that the revision process adheres to constitutional standards. The controversy has also highlighted the distinction that the I.N.D.I.A. alliance is focused on Lok Sabha elections and not assembly elections, amid concerns about the credibility of the voter list essential for free and fair elections.