Election Commission to link Aadhaar with Voter ID numbers, ensuring only citizens have voting rights.

The Election Commission held a meeting today to finalise its decision to link Voter ID cards with Aadhaar.

EC said linkage of voter cards with Aadhaar would be done according to prevailing law and the Supreme Court's directions.

The EC on Tuesday said linkage of voter cards with Aadhaar would be done according to the prevailing law and the Supreme Court's directions and added technical consultations between UIDAI and its experts for the exercise would "begin soon".

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday urged the Election Commission of India to ensure that no Indian should be deprived of their vote while linking Aadhaar with voter IDs. He also wants the ECI to address the privacy concerns in the process. India News | No Indian Should Be Deprived of Their Vote by Aadhaar-voter ID Linking: Rahul Gandhi Urges EC.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, held a crucial meeting with key officials and technical experts to discuss the linking of Voter ID (EPIC) with Aadhaar on Tuesday. India News | Clear Acknowledgement of Rahul Gandhi's Charge About Dubious Voter Lists: Congress After ECI's Meeting on EPIC-Aadhaar Linking.