In Bihar, over 7.2 crore electors actively participated in the special intensive revision process, submitting their signed enumeration forms before the deadline, securing their place in the draft electoral roll to be published on August 1. The Election Commission digitized these forms, acknowledging the efforts of various officials and political parties.
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