ECI invitations multi-party dialogue on ‘bettering’ electoral course of

The ECI’s correspondence additionally referenced the Illustration of the Folks Acts of 1950-51, the Registration of Electors Guidelines of 1960, the Conduct of Election Guidelines of 1961, orders from the Supreme Courtroom and numerous tips issued by the ECI, all of which collectively — and ideally — set up a decentralised, sturdy, and clear authorized framework for conducting free and truthful elections.

The most recent announcement follows current issues raised about voters in numerous states possessing similar elector’s photograph identification card (EPIC) numbers. In response to social media posts and media studies, the ECI clarified that whereas some electors would possibly share the identical EPIC quantity, their demographic info, meeting section, and polling sales space particulars stay distinct. Every voter is permitted to forged their vote solely at their designated polling station of their respective state or Union Territory.

The ECI defined that this duplication resulted from a decentralised and handbook course of employed previous to the mixing of the electoral roll database into the ERONET system. Any duplicate numbers recognized can be rectified, and the ERONET 2.0 platform can be up to date to streamline the method.

EPIC numbers function distinctive identifiers for registered voters in India, printed on voter ID playing cards and used for electoral rolls. They play an important function in sustaining transparency and stopping electoral fraud. Voters can utilise their EPIC quantity to confirm their registration, polling station, and electoral roll standing, and it additionally serves as proof of identification for presidency and monetary transactions.