Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is set to host a dinner for INDIA bloc MPs amidst escalating concerns over alleged electoral roll manipulation in Bihar and accusations of poll rigging. This gathering, coinciding with a protest march to the Election Commission, underscores the opposition's united front against perceived threats to democracy and electoral integrity.
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