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Election Guide
Guide to check name in voter list online
West Bengal voter list 2026: Election Commission (EC) has officially released the fourth supplementary voter list for West Bengal following extensive SIR (Special Information Report) adjudications. The update follows the scrutiny of approximately 60 lakh names that were previously marked as "under adjudication" in the February 28 roll.
What if your name is missing in voters list?
Assembly Elections 2026 India: Ensuring voting eligibility is crucial for citizen engagement in governance. This guide simplifies the process, covering voter registration confirmation, enrollment steps, and utilizing technological aids like the 'Voter Helpline' app. Additionally, it outlines the procedure for updating address details on the voter ID card, emphasizing accuracy for seamless participation in the electoral process.
Those citizens who have been declared by the law that they are unstable to vote or barred due to corrupt practices or any illegal act relating to elections are not entitled to be a voter.
How can I register as a voter?
Log on to www.eci.nic.in or the website of Chief Electoral Officer (CEOs) of the state where you ordinarily resides. Click on tab 'Online Voter Registration'.
What if you lose your voter card?
If the applicant has lost the voter ID card, a copy of the FIR at the time it was lost has to be attached along with other documents.
The ECI while introducing NOTA indicated that although votes cast as NOTA are counted, they are invalid votes so they will not impact the result of the election process. Therefore, whether NOTA gets more or less votes, it is not taken into account for calculating the total valid votes.
How to cast your vote if you live in a different city
As the Assembly elections approach, citizens away from their voting constituency can still exercise their right to vote. Here's how: Check your registration status online or with your local Electoral Registration Officer. Apply for a voter ID transfer if you've moved cities. Submit necessary documents for verification, receive confirmation, then cast your vote at your new constituency's polling booth.
How to download digital voter ID card online?
A voter ID card is issued by the Election Commission, and is also known as Electoral Photo ID Card or EPIC.
Where can I get voting help online?
Answers to queries such as how to register, search name in voter's list, enroll as an NRI voter and FAQs are available on ECI website https://eci.gov.in/.
Voters across the states have designated time slots to exercise their voting rights, which differ according to their respective regions. For specific voting hours, individuals are encouraged to consult the Election Commission's official website. The Commission advises voters to find their polling stations using photo voter slips or online tools, aiming to facilitate a seamless voting experience. For further support, citizens can access information on the Commission's website or reach out to local electoral authorities.
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Details on Manipur Election
What are the polling dates in Manipur?Manipur votes in two phases for its 60-member assembly. 38 constituencies spread across five districts vote in Phase 1 on February 28. Voting for the remaining 22 seats will take place in the second phase on March 5.
Which are the parties and alliances in the election in Manipur?
The ruling BJP is fighting on its own in all the 60 seats. Congress has formed an alliance of six political parties and named it Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance (MPSA). The coalition partners in MPSA include Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist), Forward Bloc, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) and Janata Dal (Secular).
Who are the prominent candidates contesting in Manipur?
Chief Minister and BJP candidate N Biren Singh in Heingang, Assembly Speaker Y Khemchand Singh contesting in Singjamei, Deputy Chief Minister and NPP candidate Yumnam Joykumar in Uripok , Manipur Congress president N Lokesh Singh from Nambol, BJP's L Basanta Singh n Thouba, Former cop turned politician Brinda Devi of JD(U) in Yaiskul.
What was the election result in Manipur in 2017?
In 2017, Congress emerged as the single largest party winning 28 of the 60 seats. This was followed by the BJP with 21 seats. The National People's Party (NPP) and Naga People's Front (NPF) bagged four seats each while the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) managed to secure only one constituency. The BJP stitched together a coalition with the NPP, NPF and LJP to form the government under the leadership of Biren Singh.
What is the identity proof to be used by voters in Manipur?
Voters are required to produce documents approved by the Election Commission of India such as EPIC card, Aadhaar card, MNREGA job card, driving license and PAN card. Photo Voter Slip has been discontinued as identity proof.
What are the Covid protocols being followed for voting in Manipur?
All polling stations have been sanitised. Circles have been marked outside the polling booths to enable the voters to maintain social distancing while they stand in a queue. Wearing masks, using hand sanitiser and conducting thermal screening are among the other COVID protocols at the polling booths. Covid patients can vote between 3 pm and 4 pm, which is the last hour of polling.
When is the counting of votes in Manipur?
Votes will be counted in Manipur on March 10, the same day votes are also counted for elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Goa.