The Supreme Court has directed the election commission of India (ECI) to provide detailed information by August 9 regarding the removal of approximately 65 lakh voters from Bihar's draft electoral rolls. This directive follows a plea by an NGO seeking clarity on the reasons for these deletions, whether due to death, relocation, or other factors.
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