Benami Voters and Laundering Elections with Aadhaar

Benami Voters and Laundering Elections with Aadhaar

The use of Aadhaar by governments fits the classical definition of electoral malpractice as it constitutes manipulation of electoral processes and outcomes so as to substitute personal or partisan benefit for the public interest. Such malpractice threatens the integrity of an election as it is extensive, systematic and decisive. Electoral Malpractice Sarah Birch, author of…