The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held on May 20th, covering 49 seats across 6 states and 2 Union Territories. These states include Uttar Pradesh (14 seats), Maharashtra (13 seats), West Bengal (7 seats), Bihar (5 seats), Jharkhand (3 seats), Odisha (5 seats), Jammu and Kashmir (1 seat), and Ladakh (1 seat).
It is important for all eligible voters to ensure that their names are enlisted in the Election Commission’s voter list. Voters who do not possess a physical voter ID card at the time of voting can use certain alternate ID proofs or documents as specified by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Here’s a list of alternate ID proofs that can be used in place of a voter ID card at the polling booth:
– PAN (permanent account number) card
– Aadhaar card
– Driving license
– Passport
– Passbook issued by a bank or a post office, entailing the photograph
– Pension document for retired personnel
– Service ID card issued by a state government, central government, PSU (public sector undertaking), including the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) job card
– A health insurance smart card issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment
– Authenticated Photo Voter Slip
– Student identity cards issued by recognized educational institutions
– Property documents such as pattas, registered deeds, etc. in the name of the voter
– Ration card
– SC, ST, OBC certificates issued by competent authority
– Freedom fighter identity card
– Arms license
– Certificate of physical disability by the competent authority
– Ex-servicemen CSD Canteen Card
– Smart cards issued by the Registrar General of India under the scheme of National Population Register
Voters are advised to carry any one of these listed proofs of identity to the polling booth on election day. It is also important to note that the final electoral rolls are published approximately one month before the commencement of the election process, and any changes or corrections to the voter list can be made up to a certain cut-off date. For further information and updates, voters can refer to the official website of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
