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Voter List Purge Sparks Debate: Citizenship Questions and Political Drama Unfold

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India’s voter list revision has reignited the citizenship debate after a man’s name was struck off despite having Aadhaar and voter ID. The Bombay High Court’s ruling that such documents do not prove citizenship has intensified the controversy, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the Election Commission of “vote chori” and targeting marginalized communities. While the BJP defends the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as crucial for electoral integrity, critics warn of disenfranchisement risks, making the issue a flashpoint ahead of upcoming elections.

Only Indian Citizens Can Vote, Foreigners to Face Strict Scrutiny: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has clarified that only Indian citizens can vote in parliamentary and assembly elections, stressing that foreigners have no such rights. He announced that non-citizens who appear on voter lists will face strict scrutiny under the Special Investigation and Revision (SIR) process, requiring them to prove nationality with valid documents, failing which their names will be removed.

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Grand Celebration Marks Dr. Raman Singh’s Birthday in Rajnandgaon

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A grand celebration in Rajnandgaon marked the birthday of Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, where he hailed PM Modi’s 25 years of uninterrupted service and praised CM Vishnudev Sai’s leadership. BJP leaders and citizens alike lauded Dr. Singh as a “people’s leader” and architect of Chhattisgarh’s development.

PM Awas Yojana (Gramin): Transforming Rural Dreams into Concrete Reality in Rajnandgaon

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Under PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), Rajnandgaon district has achieved 98.83% completion of rural houses in the past five years and built over 20,000 new homes in just one year. The success showcases the combined effort of governance, administration, and community collaboration in uplifting rural living standards.

Speaker Dr. Raman Singh to Distribute Sarees to Sanitation Workers and Women’s Self-Help Groups Ahead of Diwali

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Ahead of Diwali, Speaker Dr. Raman Singh will distribute sarees to Swachhata Didis, municipal women employees, and SHG members in Rajnandgaon on October 16. The civic event, also marking his birthday, aims to honor their vital role in keeping the city clean.

Collector Jitendra Yadav Conducts Early Morning City Inspection in Rajnandgaon

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Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav conducted a morning inspection of key city areas, instructing officials to intensify cleanliness efforts ahead of Diwali. He urged citizens to join the Swachhata drive and emphasized daily monitoring to ensure a clean and healthy urban environment.

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