<h1>Election Commission's timing of Bihar voter revision drive questioned as affecting democracy and voting rights</h1> The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission's timing of the Special Intensive Revision drive in poll-bound Bihar, stating it affects the 'root of democracy and power to vote.' While rejecting arguments that the poll panel lacked constitutional power to conduct such exercises, the court noted the timing was questionable. The commission defended the drive, clarifying that Aadhaar cards aren't proof of citizenship and electoral roll revision is constitutionally mandated. Over 10 petitions were filed by political parties and civil society organizations challenging the decision affecting 7.9 crore citizens, with the commission assuring no voter would be excluded without being heard.