New Delhi, June 29 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday said the special intensiverevision of electoral rolls in Bihar has begun and reminded of a constitutional provision that says only Indian citizens can vote.
In a statement, the EC said, "The Constitution of India is supreme. All citizens, political parties and the Election Commission of India follow the Constitution."
The statement comes as opposition parties questioned the intent behind the intensive revision. The poll authority reminded that Article 326 specifies eligibility to become an elector - only Indian citizens, above 18 years and ordinary resident in that constituency are eligible to be on voters list.
Several opposition parties have said that the exercise carries t...