Assembly Elections 2023: Voter ID not required? Learn how to vote without it
Every eligible Indian citizen can exercise their right to vote without having to present a voter ID.
Assembly elections are set to shape the political fate of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram this year. With the first phase of voting in Chhattisgarh already behind us, the focus shifts to the second phase of polling on November 17, which is also the day Madhya Pradesh heads to the polls. Meanwhile, Rajasthan and Telangana are gearing up for their elections on November 23 and 30 respectively. Having cast their votes on November 7, Mizoram now awaits the results which will be disclosed for all the five states on December 3.
Voting Without a Voter ID? It’s Possible
Contrary to popular belief, every eligible Indian citizen can exercise their right to vote without having to present a voter ID. Yes, that’s correct.
“Indeed, all a citizen needs to do to vote, is register by filling and submitting – either online or offline – Form-6 to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of the relevant assembly constituency. Once their name appears on the electoral roll, they are eligible to vote even without a voter ID. However, they will need to bring along a valid alternative document.”
Appropriate Identification Documents Include:
- Driving license
- Passport
- Aadhar card
- PAN card
- MNREGA job card
- Smart card issued by RGI under NPR
- Passbook with a photograph issued by a state bank or post office
- Service identity cards with photographs issued to employees by central/state govt./PSU/public limited company
- Pension document with photograph
- Health insurance smart cards issued under the scheme of the Ministry of Labour
- Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs, etc.
Verifying Your Name on the Electoral Roll
Not sure whether your name is on the electoral roll? Just follow these simple steps:
- Go to https://voters.eci.gov.in/ and click on the ‘search in electoral roll’ tab on the top right side.
- Then input your state and select your preferred language.
- Fill out your details – your name, last name, date of birth, and gender. Select your district and assembly constituency.
- Type in the captcha code and click on search.
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