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'It is a relief for democracy': Congress hails SC suggestion on EC's revision of Bihar electoral rolls

IndiaTimes Thursday, 10 July 2025
The Congress party welcomes the Supreme Court's review of the Election Commission's changes to Bihar's voter lists. The party hopes the Election Commission will consider Aadhaar and other documents for voter verification. The Supreme Court suggested including Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards in the verification. The court will further consider the matter later.
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