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Mahua Moitra moves SC against ECI’s special electoral roll revision in Bihar

New Delhi/Kolkata , July 6 (UNI) Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) June 24 order, which mandates a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar.
The Krishnanagar MP has sought the quashing of the order, terming it "unconstitutional" and in "violation" of fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 19(1)(a), 21, 325, and 326 of the Constitution of India, as well as provisions of the Representation of People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
“Just filed writ petition in Supreme Court challenging ECI notification to conduct SIR in Bihar & seeking a stay on conducting the same in other states including Bengal,” Moitra posted on her X handle.
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