Lok Sabha Election 2024: 11 alternate documents accepted for voting without Voter ID card
Published on Apr 18, 2024 04:06 PM IST
- As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 approach, the ECI has introduced a convenient solution for citizens who may not have a Voter ID card handy.
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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)
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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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Driving License: A driving license is a document issued by the government that authorizes an individual to operate a motor vehicle. It is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (File Photo (Shutterstock))
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PAN Card: A PAN card is a document issued by the Income Tax Department of India that contains a person's photograph, name, and address. It is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (File Photo)
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Service Identity Cards with Photograph issued to employees by Central/State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies: Service identity cards with photographs issued to employees by central or state government departments, public sector undertakings, or public limited companies are accepted as valid identification documents for voting purposes. (File Photo (Representative Photo))
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MNREGA Job Card: The MNREGA job card is a document issued to individuals who are registered under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It contains the individual's photograph, name, and address and is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (File Photo)
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Health Insurance Smart Card: Health insurance smart cards issued under the scheme of the Ministry of Labour are accepted as valid identification documents for voting purposes. (File Photo)
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Pension document with photograph: A pension document with a photograph is a document issued by the government that contains a person's name, address, and other details. It is accepted as a valid identification document for voting purposes. (File Photo (Representative Photo))
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