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Will fix duplicate EPIC number issue before Bihar polls, says EC

IndiaTimes Friday, 7 March 2025
The Election Commission has announced a plan to resolve the issue of duplicate electors' photo identity card (EPIC) numbers within three months. A recent examination indicated that the duplicates were legitimate voters, and the EC aims to ensure unique national EPIC numbers for all voters before the next assembly poll in Bihar.
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