Bihar voter list row: Why EC’s special revision is facing political heat - explained

Sunday, 29 June 2025
The Election Commission's announcement of a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has ignited political controversy ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The EC aims to remove illegal immigrants from voter lists, sparking opposition concerns about the timing and potential disenfranchisement of marginalized communities.

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