Question Q.16GS2GS2
Recent controversies over alleged malpractices in the electoral rolls have renewed demands for the mandatory linkage of Aadhaar with Voter ID. Give your opinion. Suggest measures to make the ranking system more objective, inclusive, and aligned with educational and societal outcomes.
Main Body
Recently leaders of Opposition has framed serious charges of voter malpractices on EET which also renewed demand of Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage. Aadhaar Election Laws Amendment Act 2021 previously provided for linkage of Aadhaar with Voter ID which was subdued due to controversies. Arguments in favour: 1) Avoids duplication of identity and voter cards. 2) Easy availability of Aadhaar cards142 crore issued. 3) Ease for migrant workers to register.
Argument against: 1) In KS Puttaswamy Case, SC termed Right to Privacy under Art. 21Aadhaar linkage could infringe upon it. 2) Aadhaar to be used only for welfare schemes (SC order). 3) Potential of cyber crime and leakage of dataJharkhand Aadhaar data loss 2017. 4) Exclusion errors in Aadhaar2-8% due to iris scanning. 5) Fake Aadhaar Cards generation. 6) Overlapping of roles between EET and UIDAI.
Thus, Aadhaar linkage should be kept voluntary to preserve privacy of individuals. At the same time, Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by EET as in Biher could ensure non-duplication of voter IDs.
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Conclusion
Thus, Aadhaar linkage should be kept voluntary to preserve privacy of individuals. At the same time, Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by EET as in Biher could ensure non-duplication of voter IDs.
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Topper
MADHVENDRA PRATAP SINGH
AIR 1532025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Electoral Reforms
Voter Identification Systems
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206
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analytical
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