Parties Clash Over Voter List Revision and Reported Deletions
The BJP has defended the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls, while the Congress party alleges that voters' names have been deleted. Both sides are making their claims publicly, and the disagreement is growing louder. The row matters because voter lists decide who is able to cast a ballot in an election.
Context
Context: Special Intensive Revision is a drive by the Election Commission of India to check and update voter lists, and the BJP and Congress are two major national parties. Removed names can affect who votes in an election.
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