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Daily News Analysis ‘ECI Addresses Concerns Over Duplicate Voter ID Numbers’ : 3 March

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What is an EPIC Number (Voter ID number)?

  • The Electors Photo Identification Card (EPIC) is a 10-digit unique voter ID number issued by the Election Commission of India to each registered elector.

  • It serves as a primary form of identification for voters during elections.

Reasons for Duplicate EPIC Numbers

  • Manual voter ID allocation by State/UT CEO offices before ERONET led to errors.
  • Identical alphanumeric EPIC series were sometimes assigned to electors in different states/UTs. This resulted in duplicate EPIC numbers across different Assembly Constituencies in various States/UTs.

About ERONET: Digital Electoral Roll Management System

  • ERONET (Electoral Roll Management System) is a web-based platform developed to streamline electoral roll management.

  • It integrates voter registration, migration, and deletion processes across states, ensuring a centralized approach to electoral roll maintenance.

  • ERONET supports multiple languages and scripts, making it more efficient for election officials.

Why in News?

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified on March 2, 2025, that despite reports of duplicate Voter ID numbers in two states, a person can vote only at their designated polling station in their constituency.