Election Commission orders removal of duplicate EPIC numbers
The Election Commission has directed state Chief Electoral Officers to eliminate duplicate EPIC numbers by March 21. Electoral registration officers can issue new EPIC numbers to affected voters. This decision follows concerns raised by West Bengal's Chief Minister about identical EPIC numbers found in different states. The Trinamool Congress party requested unique EPIC numbers for all voters. A new module on the Election Commission's website will help electoral officers identify duplicates. The new EPIC will display the new number on the front and the old number on the back.