The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are just around the corner, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) has made it easier for citizens to cast their votes without a Voter ID card. The ECI has designated 11 alternative documents that can be used for voting purposes, ensuring that every eligible citizen can exercise their right to vote. (HT File Photo)
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Aadhaar Card: The Aadhaar card is a unique identification document that contains a person's demographic and biometric information. It is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (HT File Photo)
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Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR: A smart card issued by the Registrar General of India under the National Population Register is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (File Photo)
Indian Passport: An Indian passport is a document issued by the government that authorizes an individual to travel abroad. It is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (File Photo)
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Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card, M/o Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India: A Unique Disability ID (UDID) card issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (HT File Photo (Representative Photo))
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(From L to R) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on May 5, 2025. They stood united in tribute during the national anthem. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
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This tradition has started when the maker of "Budgie Smuggler" was giving out free swimming trunks to the first 200 people who voted in smugglers, as per reports.
