The Congress party on Friday intensified its conflict with the Election Commission, alleging inconsistencies in the poll body's statements regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in poll-bound Bihar. Citing RTI responses, Congress claims the EC lacks records of an 'independent appraisal' cited in court, questioning the transparency of the SIR decision.
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