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EC must stop SIR, says opposition; calls it ‘exercise of exclusion’

IndiaTimes Sunday, 27 July 2025 ()
Opposition parties in India are raising concerns about the Election Commission's special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, alleging it could disenfranchise marginalized communities. They question the potential exclusion of 66 lakh people and criticize the rejection of certain documents. The Election Commission defends the process, urging parties to submit claims and objections during the designated period.
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