The Election Commission (EC) on Friday announced that voters in Bihar whose names appear on the electoral rolls may produce any one of 12 documents as alternative proof of identity, including the Aadhaar card, in addition to the voter ID card when casting their vote.

Significantly, the EC stated that to encourage the participation of purdanasheen (women observing purdah or wearing burqa) voters, special arrangements will be made at polling stations for their dignified identification in the presence of lady polling officers or attendants, while ensuring complete privacy.

“EC is empowered under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, read with the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, to direct that the Electors’ Photo Identity Card (EPIC) be issued to electors to facilitate their iden

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