Question Q.16GS2GS2

Recent controversies over alleged malpractices in the electoral rolls have renewed demands for the mandatory linkage of Aadhaar with Voter ID. What is your opinion? Give reasons in support of your answer.

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Recently, controversies arose over fake inclusion of name in electoral roll, same voter at different constituency, etc in the electoral rolls. Thus, there is need of strengthening democracy and providing fair playing field to candidates by resolving issues. Positive impact of linking Aadhaar with voter ID 1) Ensure "one person- one EPIC" → There are over 142 crore Aadhaar IDs generated till date. → Linkage will ensure digitization of voter EPIC, thus reducing duplication. 2) Provide free and fair election by ensuring only the residents of constituency votes. 3) Alleged voting by outsiders in Karnataka state election. 4) It will provide transparency and accountability of election commission. 5) It can help build public trust and simplify procedure via Aadhaar-PAN linkage.

— UJJWAL PRIYANK · AIR 10

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Conclusion

→ Linkage will ensure digitization of voter EPIC, thus reducing duplication. Exclusion error: 1) Election Commission will have to ensure resilient cyber security - Data of Aadhaar and personal biometric must be protected from breach. 2) Many remote regions have inaccessibility of Aadhaar ID. 3) Aadhaar is not a proof of citizenship - Recent Special Intensive Revision SIR of voter ID in Bihar doesn't consider Aadhaar as a credible proof. Thus, a multi pronged approach to cater to everyone's need in India is required for strengthening voter ID issue.

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AIR 102025

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GS2GS2

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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Elections

Electoral Reforms

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Ramesh, a State Civil Services officer posted as Director in the Home Department of a border-state capital after 20 years of service — his mother recently detected with cancer admitted in the city's leading cancer hospital, his adolescent children admitted in a top public school — receives intelligence that illegal migrants are infiltrating from the neighbouring country. Personally surprising border posts with his team, he catches two families (12 members) infiltrated with security personnel's connivance; further inquiry finds forged Aadhaar, ration and voter cards settling them in a particular area. His detailed report to the Additional Secretary draws summons from the Additional Home Secretary: withdraw the report, else face posting out of the prestigious capital appointment and jeopardy to his due promotion. (a) What are Ramesh's options as Director, Home Department? (b) Which should he adopt and why? (c) Critically evaluate each option. (d) What ethical dilemmas does he face? (e) What policy measures would combat illegal migrant infiltration?

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