Many voters faced problems while applying for their voters ID card years back as there were haphazard entry of names in the voter’s list and lack of proper paperwork to make the application procedure well documented. However, with the formation of Election Commission of India (ECI), appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and subsequent State Election Commissioners (SEC), election procedure has become much more streamlined. These authorities ensure that elections are organized … [Read more...]
How to Update Your Name in Voter List in Delhi Constituency?
Although Delhi is not a very large state, it is thoroughly populated. You may easily find your name struck off from the voters list as thousands access forms online or meet the Election Registration Officer (ERO) to get names included in the list, rectify errors in the Voter ID Card, or transpose their names as well. In a recent survey, it was realized that about names of 15 lakh genuine voters were accidentally struck off from the electoral roll. For situations like this or inclusion of … [Read more...]
Include Your Name In The Voter List – Enrollment of Name in Voters List
Voter list is essential for democracy. In a large country like India, a voter list must be constantly updated. While many new voters require including their names in the list, there are others who require changing their address or name. As the electoral process has been streamlined and made online, such changes are now easy and quick. However, don’t forget that you need to proactively go-ahead to get your name included in the electoral roll, or get a voter ID card. Here are some tips to help … [Read more...]
An Overview of Voters List and Its Importance in India
In India, elections are held at regular intervals to elect the government. Voters who are enlisted in the voters list and have their Voters ID card can cast their votes to elect their leader. In democratic India, Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and Panchayats elections are held at a span of certain years and voters vote for their representatives. All 35 states and union territories are divided into constituencies. Each constituency has a list of voters that is judiciously maintained, known as … [Read more...]
Election ID Card – Why Should You Have it?
The most basic question that should come to mind when talking about Election ID card ... Every five years, the Election Commission of India organizes general elections where election ID card is an important entity. There are also state assembly elections that pertain to each state, municipal corporation elections in each state and panchayat elections as well that involves elections of the “Gram Panchayats”. Each citizen who attains 18 years of age can vote in India. A voters list or … [Read more...]
Role of Election Commission of India for Free-and-Fair Elections
Elections in India are an integral part of Indian democracy. Election Commission of India (ECI) was formed in 1950 in a bid to ensure free and fair elections in the country. However, the role of this unique body is immense today as it organizes Lok Sabha, State Assembly, and Panchayat elections after a span of certain years. From updating voters list, distributing, voter ID cards, keeping political parties at bay from interfering into the democratic process, and much more, the responsibility … [Read more...]