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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis23 August 2026

What did Trump say about India’s voting system? | Explained

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article discusses former US President Donald Trump's comments citing India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding the need for photo ID in US elections, contrasting the electoral systems of India and the US. It details India's election processes, including the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC), and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls. It also explains the US system, the proposed SAVE America Act, and the challenges associated with voter identification and registration in both countries.

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The article discusses former US President Donald Trump's comments citing India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding the need for photo ID in US elections, contrasting the electoral systems of India and the US. It details India's election processes, including the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC), and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls. It also explains the US system, the proposed SAVE America Act, and the challenges associated with voter identification and registration in both countries.

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