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Those in '03 Bihar rolls, their kids don't need any docu: EC

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 13 August 2025 ()
The Election Commission assured the Supreme Court that individuals listed in Bihar's 2003 voter roll need not submit documents for inclusion in the updated list; their children will be added upon proof of relationship. This addresses concerns that the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) might lead to mass voter exclusion.
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