The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the Bihar voter list revision ensures election purity by removing ineligible names. It said Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card are used only for identification, not proof of citizenship.
The Supreme Court of India has suggested allowing Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards for verifying voters in Bihar’s electoral roll revision, a move welcomed by the Congress party as vital for democracy. The Election Commission will continue the process amid concerns about its timing, emphasizing the importance of multiple ID options.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a major initiative to address the decades-old issue of duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers. This move aims to enhance the integrity and accuracy of the electoral rolls across the country. The Commission has assured that the resolution will be implemented within the next three months through a structured process involving District Election Officers (DEOs), Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), and active participation from political parties and the public.
Today(on 18th April), The Supreme Court of India has reserved judgment on petitions seeking cross-verification between EVM and VVPAT votes. The decision, presided over by a bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, addresses concerns about the reliability of the VVPAT system as an additional layer of verification in electronic voting processes.
