The Election Commission (EC) refuted allegations from opposition MPs Asaduddin Owaisi and Randeep Surjewala regarding the Bihar electoral roll revision, urging them to facilitate claim filings for allegedly excluded voters. The EC highlighted the low number of claims filed by party booth level agents despite reported irregularities. The revision aims to improve electoral processes, including limiting voters per booth.
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