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Risks of Linking Voter ID and Aadhaar
This chapter critically examines the proposed merging of electoral rolls with the Aadhaar database, discussing its implications on voter privacy and government overreach. Concerns are raised about the erosion of the secret ballot and the potential for voter profiling, which could influence electoral behavior. The chapter also highlights the complexities and legal nuances of this linkage, emphasizing the historical failures and broader socio-political issues surrounding identity verification in a digital age.