Meet India’s one & only voter ink manufacturer

4 June,2024 Credit: Google Photos

Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited

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Ownership

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Established History

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Election Commission Collaboration

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Composition and Safety

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International Exports

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Historical Significance

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