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Bihar SIR: Over 65 lakh voters untraceable or duplicated; Election Commission flags deep irregularities

IndiaTimes Sunday, 27 July 2025 ()
The Election Commission of India (ECI) revealed significant discrepancies in Bihar's electoral rolls following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Over 65 lakh voters, representing 8.3% of the electorate, were identified as deceased, permanently shifted, untraceable, or registered at multiple locations.
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