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Coimbatore, India – November 15, 2025 – An online portal for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 electoral roll is experiencing difficulties due to discrepancies between names on voter ID cards (EPIC) and Aadhaar records, preventing many citizens from completing their submissions. The Election Commission’s digital platform, accessible through voters.eci.gov.in, requires an exact name match between the two documents to grant access.
According to K. Kathirmathiyon, secretary of Coimbatore Consumer Cause, many EPIC cards omit initials included in Aadhaar records, leading to the system flagging these users and displaying a message directing them to contact their Block Level Officer (BLO).
Kathirmathiyon proposes the Election Commission adopt a system similar to that used for linking PAN and Aadhaar under Section 139AA of the Finance Act, 2017. This system allows for minor name discrepancies as long as the date of birth and gender are consistent. He argues implementing a similar provision for the SIR 2026 online forms would significantly increase accessibility and encourage greater electoral participation. Kathirmathiyon has formally submitted his recommendation to the Chief Election Commissioner.
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