Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed opposition claims of electoral roll manipulation in Bihar, emphasizing the Election Commission's impartiality. He highlighted the collaborative and transparent nature of the Special Intensive Revision process, involving voters and party representatives.
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