EC not final authority on citizenship: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
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Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has said that the Election Commission of India is “not the final authority on citizenship” while reacting to the Supreme Court of India backing the EC’s power to conduct Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, exercises. The issue has triggered sharp reactions from both the ruling party and the Opposition, with concerns being raised over voter rights, due process and the interpretation of constitutional powers. #AbhishekManuSinghvi #ElectionCommission #SupremeCourt
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