Shillong, May 5: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Meghalaya, BDR Tiwari, on Monday announced that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECINET, a comprehensive digital platform that will integrate over 40 existing electoral applications.

This unified system aims to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for nearly 100 crore voters and lakhs of electoral officials across the country. Tiwari informed that rigorous testing is currently underway to ensure both security and functionality, with the official launch expected soon.

Speaking about Aadhaar linkage with the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), Tiwari clarified that, “Linking Aadhaar with EPIC is still optional as per the legal framework under the verdict of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. However, since Aadhaar is linked to many other services, we are requesting voters to consider linking their EPIC with Aadhaar. But as of now, it remains optional. This service can be availed through the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs).”

Tiwari also addressed the issue of duplicate EPICs in the state. He revealed that 524 cases had been identified in Meghalaya where individuals had the same EPIC number across different states but under different names.

“These cases have been rectified. All 524 individuals have been issued new EPIC numbers. This was part of a detailed exercise initiated by the ECI to identify and eliminate duplicates. All the new EPIC cards have been downloaded and delivered,” he said.

The upcoming ECINET platform and the ongoing cleanup of voter data reflect the Election Commission’s broader efforts to modernize and secure India’s electoral system while maintaining transparency and accessibility.

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