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Election Chief Warns: Rushed Roll Revision Threatens Voters

8/14/2025

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In a gripping episode of Capital Beat, former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat raises alarms over the rushed Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. He warns that this hurried approach could disenfranchise vulnerable communities, urging the Election Commission to ensure transparency and fairness. Rawat calls for a thorough investigation into roll discrepancies and better access for resource-poor voters.

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Story summary

In a gripping episode of Capital Beat, former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat raises alarms over the rushed Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. He warns that this hurried approach could disenfranchise vulnerable communities, urging the Election Commission to ensure transparency and fairness. Rawat calls for a thorough investigation into roll discrepancies and better access for resource-poor voters.