By-polls in Kerala, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh rescheduled to Nov 20
The adjustment in by-poll dates aims to ensure higher participation and smoother conduct of the polls across the three states, the ECI said.
The country is all set to elect its 17th Lok Sabha and the Election Commission of India has announced the poll schedule. The 2019 Lok Sabha elections will be conducted in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May, and the counting will be held on 23 May. With days left for the first phase of elections, “how to find my name on voter list” is among the top questions being asked at different web platforms.
Participating in this massive democratic exercise is one of the topmost priorities of every citizen. While there are alternatives to voter ID card that makes you eligible to exercise your franchise, you cannot cast vote if your name is not on the voter list or electoral roll. Voter lists keep changing, and it’s important to ensure your name does not go missing. Follow the steps mentioned below to check if your name is there on the electoral rolls.
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How to find my name on voter list
* Go to the Electoral Search page on the National Voter Services Portal (NVSP) — www.nvsp.in/
* Click on ‘Search Your Name in Electoral Roll’
* A new page will open, and you will be given two options to search your name — by entering basic details or your Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC) number that is mentioned in bold letters on your voter identity card
* If you don’t have a voter ID, chick on ‘Search by Details’
* Enter details such as name, gender, age, Assembly constituency, etc.
* You will see a captcha image on the page with a code on it. Enter the code
* Tap or click on Search
READ | How to cast your vote if you don’t have a voter ID
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