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Election Commission clarifies concerns over duplicate EPIC numbers. What it means

IndiaTimes Sunday, 2 March 2025
The Election Commission has addressed concerns about voters sharing identical EPIC numbers, explaining that distinct demographic details prevent voting violations. Duplication stemmed from a manual process before the ERONET database integration. The EC will ensure unique EPIC identifiers for all registered voters, with ERONET 2.0 updating and rectifying any duplicates identified.
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