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Voting and Elections

    Home Topics Voting and Elections

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    How does this explainer help the user?

    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. Through this explainer, a person can understand how to vote and all related information regarding the voting process in India.

    What are the laws being discussed?

    The explainer discusses the legal provisions in the Representation of People Act, 1951, Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Constitution of India, 1950 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

    What are Lok Sabha Elections?

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    Through the Lok Sabha elections you are electing the Members of Parliament1 who will represent your constituency at the national level.A representative elect
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    What are State Elections?

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    Through the State elections you are electing the Members of the State Legislature who will represent your constituency at the state level. The State Legislature might have an Vidhan Parishad (Upper Ho
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    Who Can Vote in Lok Sabha Elections?

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    Every Indian citizen over the age of 182 has the right to participate and vote in national, state, district as well as local government body elections. You
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    How do you register for a Voter ID Card?

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    You can register for a new Voter ID Card for free either in person or online by filling out Form 6, which is the application form to register as a voter in India.If you meet all the requirements 3Polling Booth/StationIf you are a registered voter with a Voter ID Card, then
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    What happens on a Voting Day?

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    Announcement of Voting DayThe announcement of voting dates will be made by the Election Commission of India and it is made available on their website. It will include the dates on which voting will ta
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    What is a Voting Machine?

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    An Electronic Voting Machine4 consists of two Units – a Cont
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    Can you vote Without Voting Card?

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    You may vote without a voting card. You can carry any of the following documents to the polling station to cast your vote5:Member of Armed Forces - Army, Navy and Air Force.Membe
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    How can a service voter register to vote?

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    You can register your name as a service voter in the electoral roll of your home constituency, i.e. where your permanent residence is. You also have the option to register as a general voter at the pl
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    What is the process of Voting as a Service Voter?

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    Once you have received your ballot papers, follow the steps mentioned below to cast your vote as a service voter((Service Electors FAQ, Election Commission of India, available at https://eci.gov.in/fa
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    How do you cast a Postal Ballot as a Service Voter?

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    If you are registered as a service voter in your home constituency, i.e. constituency where your permanent residence is, and you are posted elsewhere when the elections are announced, the Returning Of
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    What is Proxy Voting for Service Voters?

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    If you are a service voter belonging to either of the following two categories, then you have an option to vote through a proxy at your home constituency((Service Electors FAQ, Election Commission of
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    How do you Report and Complain during Elections?

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    There are options of reporting and complaining during elections. If you have any complaints due to lack of action etc. by authorities, there are many ways to contact the election authorities:Going to
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    What is the Voter Helpline Number?

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    The National, State and District Contact Centre Toll-Free number is 1950 and is operational between 8 am to 8 pm, both in Hindi and English. An agent will ask you for information regarding your name,
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    What facilities does the National Voters’ Service Portal provide?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 1 year ago • Voting & Elections
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    What do I do if I do not have a left hand thumb to put the thumb impression while voting?
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    Can candidates be at the polling booth on the day of voting?
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    Can I vote if I am in jail?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    Can a homeless person register for a Voter ID card?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    How do I tell the difference if two candidates, who are standing for elections, have the same name?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    How can I track the status of my Voter ID application online?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    A party is paying me money to vote for their candidate. Can I take the money?
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    Is the media allowed inside the hall where the votes are being counted?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    Can a candidate vote?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    Is there a punishment for not voting?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    What are opinion polls? Are they real time votes?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    Can I tell people who I voted for?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    Can I vote together with my friends?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    Can I vote overseas or remotely if I am an NRI?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    If I don’t live in my home-town, how can I vote? If I live in a rented house can I vote?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    What do I do if I cannot vote via the Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballots as a service voter?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Voting & Elections
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    1. Article 79, Constitution of India, 1950.[↩]
    2. Article 326, Constitution of India, 1950.[↩]
    3. Vot
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      How do you change details in a Voter ID card?

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      You can apply to change your details provided in your Voter ID card only for the specific reasons given below((Voter Portal FAQ, Election Commission of India, available at https://voterportal.eci.gov.
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      How do you verify your name on Electoral Roll?

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      Verifying your name on the electoral roll is important. Before you go to the polling station to cast your vote, you can verify if your name is included in the electoral list of your constituency, by a
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      How do you Vote?

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      Please follow the steps given below to know how to vote. Before you go to the polling station, please verify if your name is on the electoral roll of your constituency. You can do that by checking the
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      How do you find a Polling Station?

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      Follow the steps given below to find your polling station to vote. ((Section 25, The Representation of People Act, 1951.[↩]
    4. Section 61A, The Representation of People Act, 1951; Electronic Voting Machines, Election Commission available at https://eci.gov.in/evm/[↩]
    5. Photo voter slips not to be valid as stand-alone identification document for
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    How can an NRI Vote?

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    If you are an NRI you still have a right to vote in India. You are eligible to vote in the constituency area of the address given in your passport. ((Overseas Electors, Election Commission of India, a
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    How do you remove a voter from Electoral List?

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    It is possible to remove a voter from the electoral list. The Electoral Registration Officer issues a notice with the draft of the names of the voters, so that you can object to any of the names. This
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    Who is a Service Voter?

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    You are a service voter  if you are currently a((Service Voters Portal, Election Commission of India, available at http://servicevoter.nic.in/[↩]

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