As the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar continues, it has been found that the names of a large number of foreigners are mentioned in the voter list.

Four eminent personalities have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. These four individuals include, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, 26/11 prosecutor; Harsh Vardhan Shringla, former Foreign Secretary; Dr. Meenakshi Jain, a historian; and C. Sadanandan Master.

This change has come due to a significant rise in the cost of importing Japanese coaches.