A recent report by The Reporters’ Collective claimed that over 67,000 duplicate voter entries exist in Bihar’s draft electoral rolls, suggesting possible manipulation. However, the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar has rebutted the claims. The report claims the ECI has made electoral rolls “non-machine-readable” to avoid scrutiny. However, under Rule 22 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, rolls are published in a format that ensures integrity and data privacy.
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