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Showdown over Bihar SIR: Oppn unites to raise pitch; JD(U) sends notice to MP who said EC move will raise questions on 2024 LS verdict

IndiaTimes Thursday, 24 July 2025 ()
A political firestorm has erupted over Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with the opposition accusing the Election Commission of favoring the ruling coalition. Tejashwi Yadav has threatened an election boycott, while Mamata Banerjee has warned against similar measures in West Bengal.
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