<span style="color: #222222;">In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the drive for collection of Aadhaar data from voters to link with electoral rolls has been started. As per the directions of Election Commission, Aadhaar data would be utilised to authenticate electoral rolls on a voluntary basis.<br />''<br />''The Chief Electoral Officer Binay Bhushan urged all voters to get their Aadhaar linked with electoral rolls on a voluntary basis. This will enable it to conduct free, fair and transparent elections in the islands. He directed all concerned officials to ensure that all respective BLOs should move door to door to collect Aadhaar data. A new form 6B has also been introduced for this purpose. However, no application for inclusion of name in the rolls to be denied nor deletion of name will take place in case of inability of an individual to furnish or intimate Aadhaar details.<br />''<br />''Highlighting the roll of Booth Level Officers in maintaining and updating electoral rolls, Mr Bhushan underlined the need of proper training for this linkage. He also put emphasis on bringing awareness about the whole process to ensure maximum participation by the public.</span><br />