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EC tweaks rules to appoint booth agents

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November 12, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised its instructions governing the appointment of booth level agents (BLAs), allowing greater flexibility in their selection within assembly constituencies.

- Vrinda Tulsian

Under the previous 2023 ECI rule, itwas mandatory fora BLA to bea registered voter of the booth assigned to the person. While the newrule will stil give prefe

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