President Donald Trump has praised India's system of linking the Aadhaar card with the Election Photo Identification Card (EPIC) as an exemplary measure to ensure election integrity. He contrasted this approach with the United States' current voter identification system, which he described as lax and overly reliant on self-attestation for citizenship verification.
India's Aadhaar-EPIC Linking:
In India, the Election Laws (Amendment) Act of 2021 mandates the linking of Aadhaar numbers with EPICs to enhance electoral integrity and prevent fraud. The Election Commission of India oversees this process, ensuring uniform implementation across the nation.
US Voter Identification Practices:
In contrast, the United States lacks a centralized election system, with individual states setting their own voter identification requirements. This decentralized approach has led to inconsistencies and debates over election security. President Trump's recent executive order aims to tighten these regulations by requiring voters in federal elections to provide proof of citizenship, such as a passport or other official documents.
