Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday said the United States should have a voter ID requirement for people casting their ballots, citing India's voter ID system as an example.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of his special address at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) National Convention 2026, Gor said US President Donald Trump was clear about the need for voter identification in the United States.

"The President (US President Donald Trump) was very clear, and what India does, having a voter ID law, is something that we should pass in the United States," Gor said.

"You had over 660 million people vote, by the way, less than 1 per cent by mail. I think it's vitally important; voter ID is important. I...