EC mulls house-to-house verification

Move will ensure transparency in Bihar Assembly elections

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In a major step towards enhancing transparency in electoral rolls, the Election Commission has zeroed in on plans to undertake intensive and rigorous revision of the electoral data.

According to EC sources, the poll body is contemplating carrying out intensive house-to-house verification of electoral rolls for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

The move comes on the back of recent controversy, pertaining to the inclusion or deletion of names of electors and allegations by political parties and civil society groups about alleged manipulation and fiddling of data during the process, with an intent to benefit a certain party.