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Admiral Prakash Faces Identity Verification for Electoral Rolls

1/12/2026

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The Election Commission of India has asked former naval chief Admiral Arun Prakash to verify his identity during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Admiral Prakash, who resides in Goa, says his details have not been updated since 2002 and he is in the "unmapped" category.
He questioned the need for further verification, noting that his Pension Payment Order and life certificate are available in government databases.

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The Election Commission of India has asked former naval chief Admiral Arun Prakash to verify his identity during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Admiral Prakash, who resides in Goa, says his details have not been updated since 2002 and he is in the "unmapped" category.
He questioned the need for further verification, noting that his Pension Payment Order and life certificate are available in government databases.