Each constituency in India has a list of voters who vote for their representatives in Parliament. In recent years, voter registration has become an essential part of the democratic process set up by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Every couple of years/months, Voters are given the opportunity to address issues regarding their voter ID card - Issue new Voter Cards, rectify existing identity card, get a duplicate voter card, etc. As per the norms in democracy, elections are held after … [Read more...]
Why Do you Require a Voter ID?
Elections are an essential part of democracy and must be held after a span of few years to elect people’s representatives in the Parliament. In India, elections were earlier held without any reference to voter ID. It was only necessary to have one’s name in the voters list. However, a lot of malpractices were seen. This resulted in the creation of voter card. Read on to know the subtle reasons why voter ID became an essential item for voters to vote in elections. Checking Errors in … [Read more...]
How to Get New Voter ID Card in Delhi?
Years back, elections were held in India without a voter identity card. However, ever since the amendment of the R.P. Act, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a photo-identity card to all the valid voters in the country. New voters are formed each year as youngsters turn 18 years and become eligible to vote. If you are one from the group, you need to get your name registered in the voter’s list and acquire a valid voter’s ID card before you can think of casting your vote for your … [Read more...]
How does Election Commission of India Conduct Voter ID Card Verification?
Each year thousands of voters apply for Voter ID card online, or seek changes in their voter list. The Election Commission of India (ECI), which is responsible for organizing elections and the groundwork associated with it, issues orders to various workers under it to verify the credentials of the applicants who have filed for a voter’s ID card. At the helm, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) delegates the work to state election commissioners (SEC) to check the electoral card or Elector's … [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...]
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...]