Aadhaar card is an important document of citizenship in India. Earlier, linking Aadhaar with PAN card and bank account was made mandatory. The government appeals to citizens from time to time to update their Aadhaar card.

Now another big change is going to happen – Voter ID will be linked to Aadhaar card.

New decision: Aadhaar and voter ID will be linked

The Central Election Commission has decided to link voter ID and Aadhaar card. This decision will curb bogus voting and bring transparency in the election process.

Is it mandatory to link voter ID with Aadhaar?

In 2021, the government amended the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which allowed linking Aadhaar and voter ID. However, this linking is not mandatory. Those who want to do this can do it, but it is not mandatory.

Concerns about data security and privacy

Keeping data secure will be a big responsibility in the process of linking voter ID card and Aadhaar. Everyone will be paying attention to what software and technology the Election Commission will use.

How to link Aadhaar with voter ID card?

If you want to link your Aadhaar card with voter ID card, you will have to complete the following process:

1. Login to the official portal of the Election Commission
2. Fill and submit Form 6B
3. Enter your constituency and personal information
4. Enter Aadhaar number and OTP
5. Preview and submit
6. Keep the reference number. Which will be useful in the future.

The decision to link voter ID card and Aadhaar is an important one. This will increase transparency in the election process and curb bogus voting. However, attention should also be paid to ensuring that data security is taken care of.