As India prepares for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 on May 20, a surprising incident has come to light in Mumbai. A Reddit user shared an image of his mother’s voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), which shockingly showed no name printed on it. The card, meant to facilitate the electoral process, had empty boxes where the woman’s name should have been, indicating an error in the script. The user expressed disbelief and sought assistance from the social media community, raising concerns about the validity of the card at polling booths. The post garnered significant attention, with netizens expressing a range of reactions. Some questioned whether the voter ID card would be accepted without a name, while others suggested using Aadhar cards as an alternative. The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of voter IDs, particularly in key Maharashtra Lok Sabha seats like Mumbai, Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane, which will go to polls on May 20. The ECI has not yet commented on the error, but the incident has highlighted the importance of ensuring accurate and reliable voter IDs to facilitate smooth and fair elections.
Mumbai Man Finds Voter ID Without Mother’s Name, Sparks Social Media Concerns
