Context:
The Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions against the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, which mandates fresh proof of citizenship for all voters under a one-month deadline, raising concerns about mass disenfranchisement.
Practice Question:
Examine the constitutional and democratic implications of documentation-based voter verification processes in India. In light of recent initiatives such as Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision, discuss how such measures impact the principle of universal adult suffrage. (250 words)
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