WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has highlighted India’s universal photo voter identification system to make a renewed pitch for passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a legislative proposal aimed at overhauling voter registration procedures in the United States.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump referenced recent remarks attributed to India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, regarding voter identification practices in major democracies. According to Trump, the Indian election chief raised questions regarding the lack of mandatory photo identification requirements across all American election jurisdictions.

"Earlier this month, India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, asked our Administration — How can you have Elections in the U.S. without a valid Photo ID?" Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added that India's recent general election involved over 646 million voters, with less than one percent casting mail-in ballots and every voter required to present a valid photo identity document.

Trump used the comparison to call for immediate action on the SAVE America Act, a federal proposal that would mandate documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, impose a nationwide photo ID mandate at polling locations, and significantly restrict mail-in voting options.

"We need to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, now," Trump stated, framing the measure as essential to ensuring election integrity and curbing potential fraud.

The proposed legislation remains a subject of intense political debate in Washington. Supporters argue that establishing uniform federal ID standards and requiring proof of citizenship is a necessary safeguard for public trust in election outcomes. Critics and voting rights advocates counter that stricter documentation rules could create barriers for eligible voters, including rural residents, low-income citizens, and students.

Legislative progress on the bill remains stalled in Congress, where lawmakers remain divided along party lines. The U.S. Senate recently adjourned for a five-week recess without taking concrete steps toward passing the measure.

For official details on voting requirements, voter registration rules, and local polling procedures in the United States, citizens can consult resources provided by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission or access state-specific guidelines through Vote.org.