The Election Commission has taken a big decision regarding Linked to link the Voter ID (Voter ID) (Voter ID) (EPIC) card to Aadhaar. It was discussed in the high level meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Commission made it clear that this process would be completely under the decision of the Constitution and the Supreme Court.
Procedure will be done under legal structure
The Election Commission clarified that the process of connecting the voter ID to Aadhaar will be under Article 326 of the Constitution and Section 23 (4), 23 (5) and 23 (6) of the Representation of the Public Institution. The Commission, citing the decision of the Supreme Court, said that the Aadhaar card is just a proof of identity, not citizenship. Therefore, the process of linking to Aadhaar will ensure that only Indian citizens are recorded in the voter list.
The Commission said, “According to the Constitution, only Indian citizens can get the right to vote. The Aadhaar proves only the identity of the person, not his citizenship. Therefore, this process will be kept under the legal purview and will be taken forward as per the Supreme Court’s civil decision.”
Discussion will start with technical experts
Technical experts of Election Commission and Aadhaar card issuing UIDAI will soon start work on it. This entire process will be done keeping in mind cyber security and data privacy, so that no civicity related confusion is spread.
Ask for suggestions from political parties
Chief Election Commissioner Dnyanesh Kumar has intensified election reforms after assuming office. The Election Commission is taking many new steps to make the upcoming elections more transparent and inclusive. For the first time, the Election Commission has sought suggestions from all recognized political parties at national and state level till 30 April 2025. Apart from this, meetings will be organized with Election Registration Officers, District Election Officers and Chief Electoral Officers by 31 March 2025. These meetings will consider the concerns and suggestions of political parties, so that trust and transparency in the election process.
