The Election Commission (EC) addressed concerns regarding the deletion of 65 lakh voters from Bihar's electoral roll, clarifying that the list was uploaded promptly following a Supreme Court directive. The EC urged electors and political parties to utilize the remaining 15-day window to file claims and objections.
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