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In light of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's warnings on the manipulation of electoral rolls by the executive, discuss the recent concerns regarding the credibility of electoral rolls and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in ensuring free and fair elections. How can the integration of Aadhaar improve the sanctity of electoral rolls?

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Category: Polity (GS -II),

Test Date: 24 Jan 2025

Approach:

  • Introduction: Begin by briefly introducing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's concerns regarding the integrity of electoral rolls and the risks of executive interference in the electoral process.
    • Highlight the importance of electoral rolls as the foundation of free and fair elections in a democracy.
  • Contextualize the Concern regarding the credibility of electoral rolls (e.g., mass enrolments, discrepancies in voter registrations).
  • Role of the Election Commission of India (ECI):
    • Constitutional responsibility in ensuring the fairness and integrity of the election process
    • Managing electoral rolls.
    • Periodic updating of the electoral rolls, ensuring transparency, and preventing any manipulation or external influence.
  • Aadhaar Integration as a Solution (help address issues like duplication, fraud, and improper voter enrolment)
  • Conclude accordingly

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