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Bihar polls: ECI lists 11 documents for voter roll update, Aadhaar not included; check what's required

IndiaTimes Friday, 4 July 2025 ()
A controversy surrounds Bihar's electoral roll revision, initiated by the Election Commission of India after 22 years. Opposition parties fear voter deletion, particularly among marginalized groups, alleging a skewed voter base close to the assembly polls. The EC insists the revision aligns with the Constitution, while opposition parties, despite public criticism, actively participate by deploying booth-level agents.
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