Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said India’s electoral rolls are a living document that changes continuously over time. The statement matters because the electoral roll is the foundation of voter inclusion and the administrative base for elections in India.
Gyanesh Kumar made the remarks at the Election Commission of India’s first media conference. He said the rolls cover nearly 95 crore voters and are prepared with statutory safeguards.
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