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Parliament Extends Winter Session Amid Push for Electoral Reform Bill

Cross-party talks continue into a second week as lawmakers weigh amendments to voter-verification procedures ahead of next year's state elections.

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Lawmakers returned to the floor Monday for a second extended week of debate over the proposed Electoral Reform Bill, with negotiators from both major coalitions signaling openness to a revised timeline for implementation.

The bill's central provisions — updated voter-verification steps and a standardized grievance process for local election offices — have drawn cautious support from state election commissions, though several regional parties have pressed for a longer transition period.

A revised draft is expected to reach committee before the session's scheduled close later this month.


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