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EC to press ahead with poll rolls revision, says it's lawful

IndiaTimes Thursday, 3 July 2025 ()
Despite opposition concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement, the Election Commission (EC) is proceeding with Bihar's special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. CEC Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the exercise's transparency and adherence to constitutional and legal frameworks, aiming to include all eligible citizens.
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Gyanesh Kumar Gyanesh Kumar Chief Election Commissioner of India since 2025

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