Photo voter slip no longer standalone ID document during polls, says EC: Here are the other documents you can take
5 years, 10 months ago

Photo voter slip no longer standalone ID document during polls, says EC: Here are the other documents you can take

Firstpost  

With the Lok Sabha elections not too far away, the Election Commission has said photo voter slips will no longer be used as the standalone identification document during elections. “Taking all these facts in view, the Commission has now decided that a photo voter slip shall henceforth not be accepted as a standalone identification document for voting,” the EC said. To cast your vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, you have to carry your voter slip along with one of the following: EPIC, passport, Aadhar card, driving licence, service identity cards with photographs issued to employees by central/state government, PSUs, public limited companies, passbooks issued by banks or post office, PAN card and smart card issued by the Registrar General of India under National Populations Register. Other approved documents are MNREGA job card, health insurance smart card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, pension document with photograph and official identity cards issued to MPs, MLAs and MLCs.

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Don't have voter ID? Here are 5 documents valid at the polling booth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Don't have voter ID? Here are 5 documents valid at the polling booth

India Today  

The voting in Maharashtra began at 7 am, and people were lining up to exercise their right to vote. Many people believe that a physical voter ID card is mandatory to vote, but that’s not true. Here’s a list of acceptable documents you can carry to your polling booth: Aadhaar Card A government-issued identification card containing your unique 12-digit Aadhaar …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Did you know you can cast vote without voter ID card? Here’s how
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Did you know you can cast vote without voter ID card? Here’s how

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Did you know an elector can cast a vote even if he/she does not have the voter ID card, also known as the electors photo identity card? According to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, one can cast a vote even if they do not have a physical copy of their voter ID card …

Lok Sabha elections: Lost your voter ID card? Here's how you can still vote
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: Lost your voter ID card? Here's how you can still vote

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is scheduled for Friday, covering 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories. Voter ID, also known as the Electors Photo Identity Card, is a vital document to enable you vote. If you don't have your physical voting ID card, also known as the Electors Photo Identity Card, can you still cast …

How to vote if you don't have a voter Id card?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How to vote if you don't have a voter Id card?

India Today  

India is gearing up for the upcoming general elections in 2024, with citizens eagerly anticipating their opportunity to participate in the democratic process by electing the Lok Sabha and various state assemblies. According to the Election Commission of India guidelines, individuals can still participate in the voting process even if they do not possess a physical copy of their voter …

Elections 2024: Here’s how you can vote without voter ID card
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Elections 2024: Here’s how you can vote without voter ID card

Hindustan Times  

After the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the much-awaited Lok Sabha elections and polls of state legislative assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, the political parties started announcing their candidates for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies and gearing up for the 18th general elections. To exercise this crucial right, citizens are required to have a …

Photo ID becomes compulsory for all voters in England’s local elections
1 year, 8 months ago

Photo ID becomes compulsory for all voters in England’s local elections

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The local elections will mark the first time it has been …

How to download digital voter identity card: Step-by-step guide
3 years, 9 months ago

How to download digital voter identity card: Step-by-step guide

India Today  

The Election Commission has started 'e-EPIC', a non-editable and secure PDF version of the electoral photo identity card. Check here the step-by-step guide to download a digital voter identity card. Here is how to download a digital voter identity card: Log on to https://voterportal.eci.gov.in. Enter your e-EPIC number, a one-time password will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Voter ID Cards Goes Digital Ahead of 5 State Elections: Here's All You Need to Know
3 years, 11 months ago

Voter ID Cards Goes Digital Ahead of 5 State Elections: Here's All You Need to Know

News 18  

The Election Commission on Monday rolled out the electronic version of the voters’ photo identity card which can be stored on mobile phones and downloaded on personal computers. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the e-EPIC programme and distributed e-EPICs and Elector Photo Identity Cards to five new voters here to mark the National Voters’ Day. The e-elector photo identity …

National Voters' Day: How to download digital voter Identity card
3 years, 11 months ago

National Voters' Day: How to download digital voter Identity card

India Today  

The Election Commission has started 'e-EPIC', a non-editable and secure PDF version of the electoral photo identity card as part of National Voters' Day. All new electors registered during special summary revision 2021 and whose mobile number provided while applying is unique will get an SMS and may download e-EPIC between January 25 and 31, 2021. How to download digital …

Election Commission considers proposal for digitisation of voter ids
4 years ago

Election Commission considers proposal for digitisation of voter ids

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India is considering a proposal to digitise voter id cards and do away with hardcopies, people familiar with the matter told Hindustan Times. The Elector’s Photo Identity Card is presently available in form of a hardcopy and may now be available as a PDF. The digitisation process of the Elector’s Photo Identity Card could begin before …

EPIC Change: Voter ID Cards to go Digital Before Elections in Five States Next Year
4 years ago

EPIC Change: Voter ID Cards to go Digital Before Elections in Five States Next Year

News 18  

Your voter identity card is set to go digital. Once the final decision comes from the Election Commission of India, voters will be able to download their Electors Photo Identity Card or voter ID card and vote using the digital version. According to sources, newly enrolled voters will get the facility automatically and existing voters will have to complete some …

‘Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut’: Voter ID critics question whether plans for nationwide rollout will cause more harm than good
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut’: Voter ID critics question whether plans for nationwide rollout will cause more harm than good

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I feel that these measures will unfairly discriminate against not only myself but also others …

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