News telugu: Aadhar card: Key change in voter list revision.. henceforth Aadhar card

The Election Commission ( EC ) has taken a key decision to allow the use of Aadhaar card for voter identification across the country in the voter list revision process . This decision has been taken by making changes to the methods implemented so far.

Central Election Commission orders state CEOs

The Election Commission has sent clear instructions to the Chief Electoral Officers of all states as per these new guidelines. These changes will come into effect in the upcoming Special Summary Revision (SSR ) process of the electoral roll.

News in Telugu — News telugu: Aadhar card: Key change in voter list revision.. henceforth Aadhar card

Background to Supreme Court’s orders to include Aadhaar

Recently the Supreme CourtAadhaar included in the list of voter identification documentsThe Supreme Court has ruled in favor of including Aadhaar as the 12th alternative document, in addition to the existing 11 types of identity documents.

Currently available identification documents

Currently, there are 11 types of documents that are allowed for voter identification: passport, driving license, bank/post office passbook, PAN card, employer-issued ID, and student ID. Aadhaar card will now be added to these.

Voter registration and verification made easier

Officials said that this change is expected to speed up the voter registration and verification processes and will be less hassle for the people. Since people are already using Aadhaar a lot, it is expected to be a user-friendly decision.

What is the voter list revision process?

The Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the Voter List is an annual exercise that involves the addition of new voters, correction of errors, and removal of deceased or relocated voters.

Why was Aadhaar card included as a voter identification document?

The Supreme Court has recently allowed the use of Aadhaar as a voter identification document.

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