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Opposition Protests Voter List Changes Amid Election Fears

8/12/2025

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In New Delhi, India's opposition rallied against a contentious voter list revision in Bihar, fearing it could disenfranchise millions before the November elections. Lawmakers, including Rahul Gandhi, clashed with police as they voiced concerns that stringent documentation could marginalize vulnerable groups, especially Muslims. The Election Commission, however, defends the revision as a vital step for accurate electoral rolls.

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In New Delhi, India's opposition rallied against a contentious voter list revision in Bihar, fearing it could disenfranchise millions before the November elections. Lawmakers, including Rahul Gandhi, clashed with police as they voiced concerns that stringent documentation could marginalize vulnerable groups, especially Muslims. The Election Commission, however, defends the revision as a vital step for accurate electoral rolls.