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Kakinada: BJP ridicules opposition criticism of SIR of electoral rolls

Kakinada, Sept. 29 (UNI) BJP Kakinada district leaders on Tuesday criticised opposition parties for their objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing them of making baseless allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Addressing a press conference here, BJP district president Bikkina Visweswerarao along with senior leaders Yenimireddi Malakondaiah and Duvuuri Subrahmanyam, said opposition parties were misleading the public over the revision process despite being aware of the Election Commission's constitutional powers and responsibilities.
They said Article 324 of the Constitution empowered the Election Commission to conduct elections impartially, while Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, provided for the revision of electoral rolls.
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AP: Medical colleges urged to strengthen mentor-mentee system to help students facing stress

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Tirupati: Govt, TIL Healthcare announce compensation for Sri City blast victims' families

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AP: Congress to contest in all seats in local body election: APCC VP

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Vijayawada, Oct 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji has announced that the party will contest all seats in the ensuing local body elections.
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