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This is an archive article published on December 10, 2022

Election Commission: Over 50 per cent voters have linked Aadhaar, Voter ID

The ECI launched the drive on August 1 after the government amended the Representation of the People Act, 1950 to enable the ECI to collect Aadhaar numbers of registered electors through a form, Form 6B, last year.

Election Commission, Aadhaar, Voter ID, Aadhaar Voter ID link, electoral roll, Indian Express, India news, current affairsNotified on December 30, 2021, the Act came into effect on August 1. The government also notified April 1, 2023 as the last date that electors “may” furnish their Aadhaar details.
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More than half of all Indian electors have so far linked their Aadhaar numbers with their Voter IDs as a part of the Election Commission of India’s special drive that was started on August 1, EC officials said Friday.

Out of the around 95 crore registered electors, “55 crore to 56 crore” had already provided their Aadhaar details for linking with the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) voluntarily, an official said. The exact number of electors in the country would be known with the publication of the electoral roll at the end of the ongoing special summary revision on January 5, 2023. The EC official said the ongoing revision of the electoral roll involved deleting duplicate entries.

The ECI launched the drive on August 1 after the government amended the Representation of the People Act, 1950 to enable the ECI to collect Aadhaar numbers of registered electors through a form, Form 6B, last year.

Notified on December 30, 2021, the Act came into effect on August 1. The government also notified April 1, 2023 as the last date that electors “may” furnish their Aadhaar details.

Damini Nath is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. She covers the housing and urban affairs and Election Commission beats. She has 11 years of experience as a reporter and sub-editor. Before joining The Indian Express in 2022, she was a reporter with The Hindu’s national bureau covering culture, social justice, housing and urban affairs and the Election Commission. Expertise Key Coverage Areas: Damini Nath currently specializes in reporting on two crucial beats: Housing and Urban Affairs: Providing in-depth analysis and reporting on India's urban development, policy, and housing issues. Election Commission (EC): Offering authoritative coverage of electoral processes, policies, and the functioning of India's constitutional body responsible for conducting elections. Professional Background: Her extensive experience includes roles as a reporter and sub-editor, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the journalistic process from fieldwork to final production. Previous Role: Before joining The Indian Express in 2022, she served as a dedicated reporter with The Hindu’s national bureau, where her reporting portfolio included: Culture Social Justice Housing and Urban Affairs The Election Commission beat (a consistent area of focus). Trustworthiness Damini Nath's decade-plus career at two of India's most respected and authoritative news institutions, The Indian Express and The Hindu, underscores her commitment to factual, impartial, and high-quality reporting, establishing her as a trusted and credible source for news on urban governance and electoral matters. ... Read More

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