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'To protect integrity of electoral rolls': EC to launch Special Intensive Revision nationwide; schedule to be out soon

IndiaTimes Friday, 25 July 2025 ()
The Election Commission has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to safeguard the integrity of voter lists, citing its constitutional duty. This decision arrives amidst opposition uproar, particularly in Bihar, where concerns about the revision process have been raised.
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