1. Check If You Can Vote:
Citizenship: You need to be an Indian citizen to vote in
Indian elections.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old on the election day. If you turn 18 before the election, you can vote!
Voter List: Your name must be on the voter list for your area. If you’re not sure, you can check the Election Commission’s website or use the Voter Helpline app.
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2. Get Your Voter ID:
How to Apply: If you don’t have one, you can apply online on the National Voter Service Portal Click here (NVSP) or the Election Commission’s website. You can also visit an Election Commission office nearby or apply through local registration officers.
What You Need: You’ll need to show documents like an Aadhar
card, passport, or any government ID as proof of who you are, where you live,
and your age.
3. Find Your Voting Place:
Polling Station: On election day, you need to go to the
polling station for your area (usually close to where you live).
How to Find It: You can find your polling station by:
Checking the Voter Helpline app or Election Commission
website.
Looking at your Voter ID card—it might have the polling
station’s address.
Checking local newspapers or websites, especially during elections.
4. Vote on Election Day:
On election day, go to your polling station to vote. Polling
stations are usually open from 7 AM to 6 PM. It’s best to go early to avoid
long lines.
Remember: Voting is allowed all day, but it’s better to
arrive early because there might be a wait later in the day.
5. Bring Your Voter ID:
When you arrive at the polling station, remember to bring
your Voter ID card (or another government-issued photo ID like your Aadhar card
or passport). You’ll need it to verify your identity before you can vote. If
you don’t have your Voter ID, you can show a different photo ID, but you may
need to fill out an affidavit to confirm your identity.
6. Voting Process:
Verify Your Identity: Once you're at the polling station,
you’ll show your Voter ID, and the polling officer will check it. They will
mark your name in the voter list and give you a slip to vote.
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM): Most places use an EVM (Electronic
Voting Machine) for voting. The EVM has buttons for each party or candidate. To
vote, you just press the button next to the party or candidate you want to
choose. Your vote will be recorded electronically.
VVPAT: Some places use VVPAT (Voter Verified Paper Audit
Trail). After pressing the button on the EVM, a paper slip with your choice
will print out so you can confirm your vote. This helps ensure everything is
clear and accurate.
7. Casting Your Vote:
Press the Button: On the EVM, press the button next to the
party or candidate you want to vote for. A light will blink, letting you know
your vote has been recorded.
8. After Voting:
Ink Mark: After you vote, the polling officer will mark your
finger with special ink. This ink can’t be easily removed and makes sure you
can’t vote again.
Leave the Polling Station: Once you’re done, you can leave.
There's no need to stay. You’ve done your part in the election!
Important Reminders:
Make sure not to take your mobile phone or any electronic devices into the polling booth.
If you need extra help (for example, if you have a disability), let the polling officers know. They can assist you with voting.
Voting is private—no one will know how you voted.
By following these steps, you can vote and help shape the
future of Nation!
