Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed Rahul Gandhi's voter fraud claims indirectly, highlighting the transparent electoral roll revision process shared with political parties since 1960. Speaking at an international conference, Kumar emphasized the rigorous annual exercise ensures electoral integrity.
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