As a solution for poor quality of current voter ID cards, Election Commission of India has now announced an initiative to make them out of PVC sheets. PVC is the same material from which PAN cards and driving licence are made. The PVC voter ID cards were first used during elections in Tripura in 2013. So how better is this card from the previous ones? We find out. Earlier voter ID cards The earlier voter ID cards issues by the Indian election body were not strong enough to handle wear and … [Read more...]
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How to get Voter ID card online? New Online Voter Registration Guide
Wondering how to get voter id card online? This is the write place to be. Although the need for voter enrollment and voter ID card was way back in 1993 elections, Online Voter Registration for the election card became the latest thing in recent times. In 2012, workshops were conducted at various colleges in India to enforce voter registration of new voters and promote Online Voter Registration. In some colleges only 5 percent of the eligible candidates (students who are above 18) had … [Read more...]
Steps Needed For Electoral Registration In A New Constituency
Consider a situation where a woman gets married and moves in with her family to a new town. Although she has a valid voter ID card, her name will not be included in the voter list of the assembly constituency where she has just moved in. To include her name in the electoral roll, she must apply for the same. As per our Constitution, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for issuing voter ID card and processing of voter list for each constituency. The Chief Election … [Read more...]
How to Get a Fresh Voter Identity Card When Original One is Damaged?
The electors' photo identity card (EPIC) is must to allow a genuine voter whose name is included in the voter list to cast vote during elections. This card is issued under the orders of Election Commission of India (ECI) to check a series of malpractices that were widespread during elections prior to the introduction of the election cards in India - Role of Election Commission of India for Free-and-Fair Elections. The election card is distributed by the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) after the … [Read more...]
Why should New Residents Go for Voter ID Card Registration?
Voter ID card registration is compulsory for all those who want to exercise their franchise to vote. And, there are also other reasons as well why election card registration is a must, especially for new residents, such as a youngster opting for a PG accommodation or an officer who has been transferred to a location with family for work commitments. Need for Voter ID Card Registration Consider a situation where a student has just enrolled to a college away from his home town. He would need … [Read more...]
How Effective and Easy is Voter ID Card Online Registration?
Today, voters cannot vote unless they have their Voter ID Card. Years back, no such photo-identity was required for people to exercise their franchise. However, there were malpractices in the voting system as many imposters cast votes instead of the authentic person. In fact, you could be in for shock during elections when you’d find that someone else has cast your vote. In short, electoral card is necessary to vote in India. To get a voter’s ID card one must apply for it with suitable … [Read more...]