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Voting and Elections

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    This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi) ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)

    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.

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    What facilities does the National Voters’ Service Portal provide?
    Malavika Rajkumar answered 2 years 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 a homeless person register for a Voter ID card?
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    How do I tell the difference if two candidates, who are standing for elections, have the same name?
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    How can I track the status of my Voter ID application online?
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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?
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    Can a candidate vote?
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    Is there a punishment for not voting?
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    What are opinion polls? Are they real time votes?
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    Can I tell people who I voted for?
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    Can I vote together with my friends?
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    Can I vote overseas or remotely if I am an NRI?
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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?
    Malavika 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?
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