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Election Commission Defends Credibility Amid Opposition Backlash Over SIR Exercise

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The Election Commission of India has launched a campaign to defend its credibility following strong criticism from Opposition parties over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The poll body has described SIR as a routine process aimed at cleaning up and updating electoral rolls. However, Opposition parties have mounted sustained attacks, questioning the timing and intent of the exercise. The controversy has prompted the Election Commission to go on the offensive to justify and explain the initiative to the public.

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