Bogus Voter Identity Cards

Bogus Voter Identity Cards

The Election Commission has informed that it is not correct that large number of bogus Electoral Photo Identity Cards exist in India. Issuance of Electoral Photo Identity Cards is an act subsequent to registration as an elector. The Election Registration Officer after following the process enrolls the eligible citizens to Electoral rolls after which Electoral Photo Identity Cards issued. There are sufficient safeguards and Election Commissions guidelines to prevent any ineligible persons registration as elector. As and when the Commission comes to know of any specific case in this regard, necessary action under the law is taken.

The Election Commission has informed that no such data is compiled in the Commission.

This information was given by Minister of Law & Justice, Shri D. V. Sadananda Gowda in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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