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EC tells Supreme Court that Aadhaar only serves as identity proof

Affidavit cites Representation of the People Act and legal provisions

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has formally clarified that the Aadhaar card cannot be treated as proof of citizenship. In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Commission stated that Aadhaar is only an identity document and cannot be used to establish citizenship under any circumstances. This clarification addresses growing confusion regarding the use of Aadhaar details in voter registration processes across the country.

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The Commission’s affidavit was filed in response to a petition by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The petition sought to restrict the use of Aadhaar as

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