Representative image showing voters displaying their voter ID cards during an election.
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With Lok Sabha elections around the corner, it is essential for all the electors to be ready with their required documents to exercise their right to vote.
The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases , Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced. On March 20, the EC issued notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April 19.
Here, we will tell you about the 12 photo identity documents essential to cast your vote.
Voter ID Card
The Election Commission of India (ECI) requires citizens to produce Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) at the polling station before casting their vote. However, those who are unable to produce their voter's ID card may use one of the below mentioned identity proofs to exercise their franchise.
What are the other documents you can use to vote
Passport
Driving License
Service Identity Cards with photograph issued to employees by Central/State Govt/PSUs/Public Limited Companies
Passbooks with photograph issued by Bank/Post Office
PAN Card
Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR
MNREGA Job Card
Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour
Pension document with photograph
Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs, and
Aadhaar Card.
What to do in case of an NRI voter?
An NRI voter must first fill Form 6A online and upload the necessary documents, after which a Booth Level Officer will reach the address mentioned in the passport to verify all the documents. In case of an error, Form 8 can be used to make corrections in the electoral roll. NRI electors can vote using their passport at the polling station.