Election Commission Considering Bringing Digital Voter Card
Election Commission considering bringing voter card to digital format will be downloaded like Aadhaar.
In order to make the photo voter id card easily accessible to the voters, the Election Commission is preparing to bring it in digital format.
It can be downloaded as an Aadhaar card. An official has given information about this. However, he also made it clear that no decision has yet been taken by the Election Commission in this regard.
The official said that through the officers working in the field, the Chief Electoral Officers of the state, and the public, we keep getting suggestions and ideas about it.
This is an idea that we are working on.
Asked whether a digital voter id card would mean that any voter would be able to use it on his mobile phone through the application.
The official said that after taking the decision of the Election Commission, such details will be informed. This can be on e-mail, mobile, website.
The idea of bringing voter ID card to digital format is to provide faster distribution and reach people easily. Takes time to print the physical card and reach the voter
Identification of voters will be easy
Aadhaar card, Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, and driving license are available in digital mode. With the voter card in digital mode, the voter’s picture will also be seen clearly, which will make it easier to identify it.
Another senior official of the commission said that to prevent misuse of technology, the Election Commission will have to consider safety aspects before making a decision.
Was first released in 1993
Eligible voters whose names are listed in the Election Commission’s voter list are provided with a physical voter ID card. It was first released in 1993. Photo Voter ID cards are accepted as proof of identity and address.
