Voters Can Present Alternative Identity Cards Prescribed by the ECI to Cast Their Vote: Chief Election Officer Pankaj Agarwal
A Voter Can Cast Their Vote Only If Their Name Is Registered in the Voter List
Chandigarh, October 3, 2024 – Haryana Chief Election Officer, Pankaj Agarwal said that it is essential for every voter to exercise their right to vote in a democracy. He urged voters to ensure their names are included in the voter list, as only those listed can cast their vote.
Agarwal said that if a voter's name is on the list but they do not possess a voter ID card, they can still cast their vote by presenting one of the 12 alternative identity documents prescribed by the Election Commission of India. However, voting is only permitted if the voter's name is registered.
Voters Can Present 12 Alternative Photo Identity Documents prescribed by the ECI to Cast Their Vote
Voters can present one of the following 12 alternative photo identity documents prescribed by the ECI to cast their vote including Aadhaar card, MNREGA job card, photo passbook from a bank or post office, health insurance smart card issued under the Ministry of Labor scheme, driving license, PAN card, smart card issued under the National Population Register (NPR), Indian passport, pension documents with a photo, photo identity card issued by central or state government entities, official identity cards for MPs, MLAs, and MLCs, and the Unique Disability Identification (UDID) card from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Voters Should Check their Voter Registration
The Chief Electoral Officer stated that voter lists are available on the department's website, ceoharyana.gov.in, where individuals can check their registration. Voters can also check their status by calling the voter helpline number, 1950. It is mandatory to be listed in the voter list in order to cast vote.