Voting and Elections

Last updated on Jun 1, 2022

Elections are a way for citizens to choose someone to be their political leader or representative in government. By voting, citizens can influence the decisions about how their country is governed. Watch our videos to learn more about your rights as a voter.

Are You Ready To Vote?

As a citizen in a democracy, the best way to make your voice heard is to vote. Remember, even though you are under no legal obligation to vote, you have the right and duty to participate in your own governance. Watch this video to learn 8 key things you need to know to vote in India.

Link to list of matters divided between Union, State and Concurrent lists – https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/S7.pdf

Link to National Voters’ Services Portal – https://www.nvsp.in/

You can also check out this Nyaaya blog on How to Vote – Here

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How to Vote When You Move Cities

Elections are a way for citizens to choose someone to be their political leader or representative in government. By voting, citizens can influence the decisions about how their country is governed. But how do you vote when you are constantly on the move? Watch this video to find out.

Link to National Voter Service Portal: https://www.nvsp.in/

Link to Electoral Search Website to check your name of the electoral list of a constituency and find out voter registration office addresses in your constituency: https://electoralsearch.in/

Link to know how to register to vote: https://nyaaya.org/government-and-politics/voting-elections/registering-for-a-voter-id-card/

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How do you vote?

This post deals voting process.Before you go to the polling station, please verify if your name is on the electoral roll of your constituency.

What is a Voting Machine?

An Electronic Voting Machine consists of two Units – a Control Unit and a Balloting Unit – joined by a five-meter cable.

What are Lok Sabha elections?

Through the Lok Sabha elections, you are electing the Members of Parliament who will represent your constituency at the national level.

How do you cast a Postal Ballot as a Service Voter?

A registered service voter in home constituency and posted elsewhere during elections, will be sent postal ballots.

Can you vote without a Voting Card?

You may vote without a voting card. You can carry any of the acceptable government documents to the polling station to cast your vote.

Who can vote in Lok Sabha elections?

All citizens over the age of 18 has the right to participate and vote in national, state, district as well as local government body elections.