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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.

  • Who can vote in India?

    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.

  • What if NOTA gets more votes?

    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/.

  • What are the voting timings?

    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.

Details on Maharashtra Election

Maharashtra Assembly election 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election results: Maharashtra assembly poll results, announced on November 23, came as a surprise -- a pleasant one for Mahayuti and a nasty one for Maha Vikas Aghadi. While the general exit poll findings had tilted towards a win for the BJP-led Mahayuti, the final margin was nothing short of dramatic and stunning. Speculations about a hung assembly quickly went out of the window as Mahayuti notched up the majority mark of 145 by late mid-day. It needs to be seen who will be the next Maharashtra chief minister, but speculations are rife that BJP's Devendra Fadnavis may be the state's top boss. Reports also suggest the oath taking ceremony will be held on November 26. Elections in Maharashtra were held in a single phase on November 20. The 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly’s current term ends on November 26. The two coalitions in the race were -- the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), consisting of Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar) and Congress, and the Maha Yuti Alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar). There are 9.63 crore voters in Maharashtra - 4.97 crore males and 4.66 crore female voters. There are 1.85 crore young voters, of which 20.93 lakh are first-time voters. There are total 1,00,186 polling stations at 52,789 locations. The election was full of drama, featuring a battle of Sena vs Sena, Pawar vs Pawar, along with the familiar Congress vs BJP showdown. The political landscape in Maharashtra has drastically changed since the last assembly election in 2019.
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