: Lok Sabha passes Bill to link Aadhaar with voter IDs despite Opposition protests #IndiaNEWS The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to link Aadhaar with voter identity

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Lok Sabha passes Bill to link Aadhaar with voter IDs despite Opposition protests #IndiaNEWS
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to link Aadhaar with voter identity cards despite massive protests by the Opposition parties.When it becomes an Act, the law will allow electoral registration officers to seek Aadhaar numbers of people who want to register as voters to establish their identity.The Bill was passed in the Lower House through a voice vote after a brief period of discussions, during which some members of the Opposition demanded that the draft law should be referred to a parliamentary panel, reported PTI.Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted that Aadhaar is only meant to be a proof of residence, and not of citizenship, according to ANI. “If you’re in a position asking Aadhaar for voters, all you’re getting is a document that reflects residence, not citizenship,� he said. “You’re potentially giving the vote to non-citizens.�Manish Tewari, Congress’ MP from Anandpur Sahib, also opposed the Bill, contenting that the Aadhaar Act does not allow for the linking of Aadhaar and voter ID cards, The Hindu reported. He said that Aadhaar can be used only for welfare schemes.Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy accused the Modi government of interfering with the Election Commission through the Bill.#SansadUpdate:#LokSabha passes The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill,...Read more

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