Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 11 alternative documents you can use to cast your vote without Voter ID card
Lok Sabha General Elections are set to occur in seven phases, beginning on April 19. A voter ID card not only plays a crucial role in the electoral process but also acts as a significant official document for confirming your identity, place of residence, date of birth, and other details.
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Voting is a fundamental right in every democratic society and it’s a responsibility of every citizen to cast his vote. Voter ID is a very important document as it verifies the identity and details of the holder.
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As per the Election Commission of India, citizens are eligible to become voters under the following conditions:
- Every citizen who is 18 years old on the qualifying date (January 1 of the year in case) unless disqualified, is eligible to be enrolled.
- Enrollment only at ordinary place of residence.
- Enrollment only at one place.
- Overseas Indian deemed to be ordinarily resident at the address given in passport.
- Service voters deemed to be ordinarily resident at their home address.
Can you vote without the Voter ID?
Voter identification is needed at polling places according to the ECI. You must provide your ECI-issued voter ID card or any other form of authorised identification in order to cast a ballot.
However, you can cast a ballot in an election without a voter ID card, as per the
