The Election Commission, which released the revised voter list on August 1, had stated that the names of 65 lakh voters were removed from the list.The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide a response regarding the removal of 65 lakh voters' names from the voter list in Bihar.

As part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, the Election Commission released the revised list on August 1, and an NGO filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking directions to provide details of the 65 lakh voters whose names were removed.PALAY® Straw Hat Sun Hats for Women,Wide Brim Cap Beach Hat for Women Stylish UV Protection Cap,Summer Packable Travel Sun Visor Hat - UPF 50+

An NGO (non-governmental organization) had filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging the revision of the voter list in Bihar.Ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition with the Supreme Court questioning the decision of the Election Commission of India to undertake a large-scale revision of the voter list in Bihar.

The Commission had issued an order on June 24 stating that voters in Bihar who wish to remain on the voter list must provide citizenship-related documents. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed under Article 32 of the Constitution challenging this order.