The Election Commission assured the Supreme Court that individuals listed in Bihar's 2003 voter roll need not submit documents for inclusion in the updated list; their children will be added upon proof of relationship. This addresses concerns that the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) might lead to mass voter exclusion.
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