‘EC moots linking Aadhaar with voter ID’

Why in news?
  • The Law Ministry has informed the Lok Sabha that it has a proposal from the Election Commission (EC) to link Aadhaar with the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to prepare an error-free electoral roll.
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  • Benefits of the Linkage as per Lok Sabha:
(1) To ensure preparation of an error-free electoral roll
(2) to prevent duplication of entries.
(3) It may allow migrant labour and workers to vote even if they are away from their homes at the time of elections.
Sources
The Hindu
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 6th Mar 2020
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