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The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, that are set to begin from April 19, will see the nation vote in seven phases as simultaneous elections additionally happen for 4 State Assemblies — Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
A complete of 102 Parliamentary constituencies in 21 States and Union Territories (UTs) will go to the polls within the first section on April 19. Assembly elections to Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim will even be held on 19 April.
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How to check your polling sales space?
To discover out the polling sales space at which you might be to solid your vote, you need to use three totally different strategies on the Election Commision’s (EC) web site electoralsearch.eci.gov.in.
Using the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) quantity from your voter-ID card, you’ll be able to merely enter the EPIC code, state, captcha and click on on ‘Search’. The sales space particulars shall be displayed on the display screen.
You can even seek for your polling sales space ‘By Details’. Under this, you’ve got to enter private particulars like Name, Relative’s identify, date of delivery, gender and district, as printed on your voter-ID card. Once you enter all these particulars and click on on ‘Search’, your polling sales space particulars will seem on the display screen.
Another means is to seek for your polling sales space ‘By Mobile’. Upon coming into your state and cellular quantity, an OTP shall be generated. Once you enter that, your polling sales space particulars shall be displayed on the display screen.
What is EPIC quantity?
Registered voters obtain an Election Photo Identity Card, also called a Voter ID card. This card accommodates a singular 10-digit alphanumeric code assigned by the Election Commission of India as proof of registration.
You’ll discover the EPIC code printed on the entrance of your Voter ID card. Alternatively, you’ll be able to look it up on the National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP).
Also learn: How to check for your name in the voter list
The EPIC card capabilities as a safe and moveable digital doc. You can obtain it as a PDF to your cellular gadget or print it from your laptop for your information.
Do’s and Don’ts on polling day
- Check the voting hours at your polling sales space.
- In addition to your voter slip and EPIC card, carry an extra identification card corresponding to Aadhar or a driving license.
- Verify the VVPAT machine’s output linked to the EVM after urgent the button. Report any inconsistencies to the presiding officer.
- Voters ought to be certain that their names determine within the voter lists within the respective polling stations.
- Refrain from bringing your cell phone into the EVM room. It is an offence to {photograph} or videograph the voting course of.
- Do not disclose to any one that you’ve got voted for.