The Electors Photo Identity Card is first introduced by the then Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Sheshan in 1993.
Following are the merits:
(a) It removes the evil practices like **, impersonation and bogus voting.
(b) Free and fair elections can be conducted by introducing EPIC.
(c) The real voter can casts the vote by using EPIC.
(d) EPIC is essential to conduct the elections transparently and honestly.
(e) It is an official document issued by the Election Commission to all the eligible voters.
(f) It can also use to get the various benefits of the government.
