diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -37,6 +37,6 @@ Cluster Configuration:
 
 **Backporting**
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 - [ ] Needs backporting to older releases