Intensive Electoral Roll Revision Sparks Controversy in Bihar
- The Election Commission ordered an intensive revision of voter rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections.
- Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, alleged that this revision could threaten voting rights and targets rural citizens and migrant workers.
- Critics, including opposition parties, argue that the documentation requirements will disenfranchise millions of eligible voters in Bihar.
- The Election Commission claims this revision is necessary to ensure electoral roll integrity under Article 326 and the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
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Congress Slams Poll Body's Intensive Revision Of Electoral Rolls In Bihar
The Congress party has strongly opposed the Election Commission of India's decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the upcoming 2025 Assembly...
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