Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-29
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-29
INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 7TH JULY 2025.
1. CEC Defends Electoral Roll Revision; EC Clarifies ‘No Change in Instructions’
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar amid rising criticism from opposition parties and confusion among voters. The Election Commission reiterated that there has been no change in instructions and the drive remains consistent with its June 24 guidelines. While an advertisement from the Bihar CEO suggested leniency in document submission, the EC clarified that only forms received by July 25 would be part of the draft roll to be published on August 1. Missing documents may be submitted during the claims-and-objections period until September 1. The EC emphasised transparency, encouraging voter participation while maintaining procedural integrity. The initiative, however, has sparked p
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