Supreme Court Urges Election Commission to Consider Aadhaar, Voter ID, and Ration Card for Bihar Voter Revision
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to include Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, and Ration Card for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The court raised concerns about the timing of the exercise in the poll-bound state and requested the EC to clarify its procedures and powers.
Here are the 10 things that SC said:
1. SC asked EC to consider Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card and Ration Card for Electoral Rolls in Bihar.
2. SC emphasized the importance of special intensive revision for democracy.
3. SC raised concerns over exclusion of Aadhaar in citizenship verification.
4. SC questioned EC's focus on citizenship, stating it falls under the Home Ministry's jurisdiction.
5. SC advised EC to conduct the revision independently of upcoming elections.
6. SC supported the logic behind electoral roll revision.
7. SC agreed to list the case before Aug 1 for further review.
8. EC assured no removal from electoral roll without notice and hearing.
9. EC defended the need for periodic revision of electoral rolls.
10. EC stated citizenship verification is required under the Constitution.
According to the source: Times of India.
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