Former Navy Chief Arun Prakash Slams EC Over Identity Proof Demand
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Moneycontrol•11-01-2026, 21:03
Former Navy Chief Arun Prakash Slams EC Over Identity Proof Demand
- •Retired Admiral Arun Prakash urged the Election Commission to revise SIR forms for better information capture.
- •He criticized BLOs for not collecting additional information during multiple visits to his home.
- •The 82 and 78-year-old couple was asked to visit two different locations, 18 km apart, on separate dates for identity verification.
- •Admiral Prakash stated he doesn't seek special privileges and will comply with the EC's notice despite being on the draft voter list.
- •Social media users criticized the Election Commission's demand for identity proof from the former Navy Chief.
Why It Matters: Former Navy Chief Arun Prakash calls for EC form revisions after being asked to prove identity under SIR.
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