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The Election Commission (EC) has begun the process of linking Aadhaar numbers with voter ID cards (EPIC).
The linking will only occur when voters voluntarily submit their Aadhaar details.
The EC will soon start technical discussions with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Congress' Concerns
The Congress party's Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE) wants the EC to consult with all political parties and ensure safeguards to protect voting rights.
EC's Legal Justification
The EC states the linking will be based on Article 326 of the Constitution, which restricts voting rights to citizens.
The EC also stated the linking would follow Sections 23(4), 23(5) and 23(6) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
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