India revises voter rolls in Bihar, sparking protests over citizenship proof deadline.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is revising voter rolls in Bihar ahead of state elections, requiring citizens to prove their citizenship by July 25. The move, criticized by opposition parties, including Congress, as an attempt to disenfranchise voters, especially minorities and the poor, has sparked protests. The ECI claims the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is to ensure only eligible citizens vote, while the Supreme Court will review petitions challenging the SIR's legality.