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Tejashwi wants Aadhaar as SIR proof; Election Commission says Aadhaar proves identity, not citizenship

IndiaTimes Saturday, 5 July 2025 ()
Tejashwi Yadav, leading the INDIA bloc, challenged Bihar's electoral roll revision, deeming it 'anti-democratic'. They urged inclusion of Aadhaar, ration, and MGNREGA cards for voter verification, questioning Aadhaar's exclusion despite its prior acceptance. The Election Commission clarified Aadhaar's lack of citizenship proof and cited Trinamool Congress's opposition to linking it with voter IDs.
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