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SC to take up SIR today: 35 lakh voters untraceable, opposition mounts pressure on govt – controversy explained in 10 points

IndiaTimes Monday, 28 July 2025 ()
A dispute surrounds the Election Commission's revision of voter lists in Bihar. Opposition parties allege voter suppression. They have taken the matter to the Supreme Court. The court is hearing the case. The Election Commission defends the revision as necessary for fair elections. Concerns arise about voter verification and potential disenfranchisement. The revision may extend nationwide.
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