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Rahul's allegations baseless, politically motivated: BJP

Rahul's allegations baseless, politically motivated: BJP

Deccan Herald08-08-2025
Addressing the media at Vidhana Soudha, Ashoka invoked provisions of the People's Representation Act to clarify the process of electoral roll preparation.
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