TMC Accuses Govt Of Ignoring Demand For Discussion On Duplication Of Voter ID Numbers In Parliament

Trinamool Congress MPs on Thursday accused the government of ignoring the demand for a discussion on the issue of duplication of voter ID numbers in Parliament, saying the matter goes to "the very heart of our democracy". Talking to reporters in Parliament complex, TMC's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Sagarika Ghose said her party as well as several other opposition parties have been giving notices seeking a discussion on the issue. Stressing that it was a serious matter which needed to be discussed by Parliament, she said, "For the last few days, we have been giving notices demanding a discussion on the issue of duplicate EPIC cards. TMC leaders have been giving notices to take up a discussion on the duplicate EPIC number issue, but none have been accepted so far.