
The Supreme Court has postponed the final hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to January 13. The petitions question the poll panel's authority and raise concerns about citizenship and the right to vote, particularly regarding the inclusion of foreigners. The Election Commission asserts its constitutional duty and power to conduct the SIR, especially in states like Bihar, to ensure only eligible citizens are registered.
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