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Amid Row Over Duplicate EPIC Numbers, Election Commission To Resolve Issue Within 3 Months

Amid Row Over Duplicate EPIC Numbers, Election Commission To Resolve Issue Within 3 Months

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Last Updated:March 07, 2025, 21:07 IST The Election Commission said India’s Electoral Rolls are the biggest database of electors across the globe with over 99 crore registered electors Election Commission of India. (PTI file photo) Amid a row over the duplicate Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers to voters across different states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said it has taken cognisance of the matter and will resolve the issue in the next three months. “Sample enquiry of over 100 electors reveals that electors with duplicate EPIC numbers are genuine electors. Since the allotment of EPIC series in the year 2000 to the States/UTs, some EROs did not use the correct series,” the Election Commission said in a statement. It said it has already taken cognisance of the matter. “Irrespective of an EPIC number, an elector who is linked to the electoral roll of a particular polling station can cast his vote at that polling station only and nowhere else,” it said. “The issue of allotment of duplicate numbers due to incorrect …

‘Decades-long’ duplicate voter I card numbers issue to be addressed in three months: Election Commission

‘Decades-long’ duplicate voter I card numbers issue to be addressed in three months: Election Commission

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The poll authority said India’s electoral rolls are the biggest database of electors across the globe with over 99 crore registered voters. Amid allegations of a cover-up on the issue of duplicate voter identity card numbers, the Election Commission (EC) on Friday (March 7) said it will address the “decades-long” matter in the next three months. In a statement, the poll authority said India’s electoral rolls are the biggest database of electors across the globe with over 99 crore registered voters. “As regards the issue of duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers, the Commission has already taken cognisance of the matter. Irrespective of an EPIC number, an elector who is linked to the electoral roll of a particular polling station can cast his vote at that polling station only and nowhere else,” it asserted. The poll authority said it has now decided to resolve this “long-pending issue” after detailed discussions within the technical teams and concerned state chief electoral officers in the next three months by ensuring a “unique national EPIC number” to the …

Election Commission’s reaction after Mamata Banerjee’s fake voter allegations, clarifies over duplicate EPIC numbers

Election Commission’s reaction after Mamata Banerjee’s fake voter allegations, clarifies over duplicate EPIC numbers

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Fake voter allegations: Mamata Banerjee had accused the BJP of adding fake voters from other states with the alleged backing of the Election Commission, claiming that the party used similar tactics to secure victories in Delhi and Maharashtra. Fake voter allegations: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday clarified that duplicate Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers do not signify the existence of duplicate or fake voters. The clarification comes after concerns were raised on social media and in media reports regarding electors in different States and Union Territories having identical EPIC numbers. The poll body further explained that while some electors may share the same EPIC number, their demographic details, Assembly Constituency, and polling booth information differ. ECI on duplicate EPIC numbers In a press note, the Election Commission said, “The Election Commission has taken cognizance of certain social media posts and media reports flagging the issue of electors of two states having identical EPIC numbers. In this regard, it is clarified that while the EPIC numbers of some of the electors may be identical, …

Andhra Pradesh Government to issue free duplicate certificates for flood-affected citizens

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The State government, through G.O. Ms. No. 14, on Tuesday, announced the provision of free duplicate documents for citizens affected by the unprecedented floods that hit the State in August and September. Due to extreme rainfall caused by a depression in the Bay of Bengal, several districts, especially around Vijayawada, experienced severe flooding, resulting in the loss of lives, property, and essential documents. The government acknowledged the widespread loss of important documents such as academic certificates, driving licenses, vehicle registration certificates, Aadhaar cards, birth, death, and marriage certificates. To assist affected citizens, the government has ordered the departments concerned to issue certified copies or duplicates of these documents free of charge. Special camps would be set up in flood-affected areas, and applications for duplicate documents would be collected over the course of a week, said R.P. Sisodia, Special Chief Secretary, Revenue department in the GO. The replacements would be issued within the following week, without any fees, as part of a special drive, he added. The Special Chief Secretary instructed all relevant departments to relax …

Kumar Sanu to get personality rights protected like Amitabh Bachchan, says ‘AI se duplicate voice banana is wrong’

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Artificial Intelligence has been making it’s presence felt at a rapid face, and the latest form is mimicking famous celebrities. Actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff back home in India have pre-empted the misuse of evolving tech and took the legal route to protect their personality rights. Singer Kumar Sanu We have learnt that singer Kumar Sanu is next in line. His baritone is very popular and mimicked by a host of people. In such a situation, he doesn’t want his voice to be used for the wrong reasons. “I recently went to the United States to perform in a string of concerts. My next move is going to be approaching the court and take an order like this. Technology today is dominated by AI. Kisi bhi singer ka duplicate ban jaaye, I don’t think this will be correct. One has to protect themselves by way of such methods. AI is dangerous” he confirms. Get ready to catch the final stages of the World Cup only on Crickit. Anytime, Anywhere. Explore …

Karan Johar As Duplicate Completes 26 Years

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Image was shared on X. (Image courtesy: AmyStone2022) New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla’s film Duplicate completed 26 years today. The comedy film in which superstar Shah Rukh Khan played a double role, was remembered on his 26th anniversary by director Vasan Bala. To commemorate the milestone, Vasan Bala shared a posted on the film on his Instagram stories and wrote, “This I love. Also “Double Shah Rukh single rate” was a great line.” The post was reshared by the film’s producer Karan Johar, who replied by saying, “SRK put all his jigra into the part! Have so many memories of the shoot of this film! Farah Khan do you remember the 20 lens.” Take a look at SRK and Vasan Bala’s Instagram exchange: Farah Khan also replied to Karan Johar’s post and wrote, “Oh my godd!! best songs best times, Karan Johar, we actually became best friends here… n it was the 20 mm lens that never came.” See what Farah Khan posted: Meawhilw, Karan Johar shared a statement on his Instagram …

Jolly LLB 3: Akshay Kumar asks ‘original kaun aur duplicate kaun’ in BTS video with Arshad Warsi. Watch | Bollywood

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The shooting for Jolly LLB 3 is underway in Ajmer with Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar on set with Saurabh Shukla. On Thursday, Akshay took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a behind-the-scenes’ video of the actors in their lawyer get-ups from the set. Also read: After Rajasthan schedule, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi to shoot for Jolly LLB 3 in Delhi’s Tis Hazari court Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi are currently in Ajmer for the shoot of Jolly LLB 3. Watch Akshay and Arshad’s fun video In the video, Akshay and Arshad introduce themselves and tease fans about who is the real Jolly and who is the fake one. Akshay tweeted along with it, “Ab original kaun aur duplicate kaun, yeh toh pata nahi (Now, who is original and who is fake, we don’t know that). But this sure is going to be a jolly good ride!! Stay with me. Jai Mahakaal.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! More about …

“Sometimes You Do Things For Paycheck”

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A throwback of Sonali, SRK and Juhi. (courtesy: dharmamovies) New Delhi: Veteran star Sonali Bendre has appeared in many blockbuster movies such as Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Naaraaz, Sapoot, and Tarazu. In a recent chat with India Today, the actress discussed feeling like a “caricature” in her 1998 film Duplicate. The Mahesh Bhatt directorial featured Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla in pivotal roles. Reflecting on the movie, Sonali remarked, “There was a film I was doing at that time called Duplicate where I was approached to play a grey character in some way. It was very exciting and challenging for me to portray that character. We started preparing for the role in that way and also started shooting it accordingly, but slowly, as things moved, I felt I became a caricature and not really the grey character I was supposed to play.” “Every time a Duplicate song is played and people mention the film, the thing that I remember the most is the fact that how much a story can get de-railed and how much you can start with something and where it goes. And, for me, that was a huge …

Sonali Bendre recalls being reduced to caricature in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Duplicate, talks about her ‘grey character’ | Bollywood

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Sonali Bendre has spoken about her role in the 1998 film Duplicate, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla. Sonali, in an interview with India Today, said that her character in the film didn’t turn out as expected as she recalled how she felt reduced to a caricature rather than portraying the character as intended. Also read | Sonali Bendre: I don’t want to fight my age, but own it with the roles I portray on screen Sonali Bendre was seen along with Shah Rukh Khan in Duplicate. ‘I felt I became a caricature’ When asked about a film or project that left a lasting impact on her career, the actor said, “There was a film I was doing at that time called Duplicate where I was approached to play a grey character in some way. It was very exciting and challenging for me to portray that character. We started preparing for the role in that way and also started shooting it accordingly, but slowly, as things moved, I felt I became a caricature and …

Tesla To Lay Off 14,000 Workers Globally Citing “Duplicate Roles”: Report

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The announcement comes days after Tesla reported a drop in auto deliveries. Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle maker Tesla is planning to lay off over 10% of its global workforce, citing duplication of roles as the reason behind the job cuts. If the decision applies companywide, it would lead to over 14,000 employees being laid off. In an internal email, accessed by electrick.com, CEO Musk said rapid growth that has led to duplication of roles in the company and cost reduction was necessary for the “next phase of growth”. “As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to look at every aspect of the company for cost reductions and increasing productivity. As part of this effort, we’ve done a thorough review of the organisation and made the difficult decision to reduce our headcount by more than 10% globally. There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done,” he wrote. The announcement comes days after Tesla reported a drop in auto deliveries even though it implemented a series …