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How can I transfer my vote from one place to another place?

To transfer vote from one place to another, you need to change your address. Change in address happens in following cases. Case 1: When you want to update your address with a new address that is within the…

How to transfer my voter ID from Bangalore to Hyderabad?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Bangalore to Hyderabad, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Chhattisgarh from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Chhattisgarh?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Chhattisgarh, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Madhya Pradesh from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Madhya Pradesh?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Madhya Pradesh, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing…

I have shifted recently to Mizoram from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Mizoram?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Mizoram, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Rajasthan from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Rajasthan?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Rajasthan, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Telangana from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Telangana?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Telangana, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Raipur from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Raipur?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Raipur, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Bhopal from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Bhopal?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Bhopal, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Aizawl from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Aizawl?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Aizawl, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Jaipur from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Jaipur?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Jaipur, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

I have shifted recently to Hyderabad from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Hyderabad?

To transfer your Voter ID card from your home state to Hyderabad, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Karnataka to Chhattisgarh?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Karnataka to Chhattisgarh, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Karnataka to Madhya Pradesh?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Karnataka to Madhya Pradesh, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Delhi to Mizoram?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Delhi to Mizoram, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Delhi to Rajasthan?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Delhi to Rajasthan, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Karnataka to Telangana?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Karnataka to Telangana, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Bangalore to Raipur?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Bangalore to Raipur, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Bangalore to Bhopal?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Bangalore to Bhopal, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Mumbai to Aizawl?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Mumbai to Aizawl, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to transfer my voter ID from Mumbai to Jaipur?

To transfer your Voter ID card from Mumbai to Jaipur, you need to use Form 8. Follow the below steps to update your address with a new address which is outside of your existing constituency. …

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Rajasthan?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Rajasthan. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Hyderabad?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Hyderabad. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Jaipur?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Jaipur. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Aizawl?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Aizawl. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Bhopal?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Bhopal. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Raipur?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Raipur. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Telangana?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Telangana. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

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How to track the status of Voter ID card in Rajasthan?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Rajasthan. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Mizoram?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Mizoram. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Madhya Pradesh?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Madhya Pradesh. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to track the status of Voter ID card in Chhattisgarh?

Follow the below steps to track the status of a voter ID Card in Chhattisgarh. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Click on ‘Track Application Status’. Enter your ‘Reference Number’…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Hyderabad?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Telangana. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Jaipur?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Jaipur. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Aizawl?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Aizawl. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Bhopal?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Bhopal. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Raipur?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Raipur. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Telangana?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Telangana. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Mizoram?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Mizoram. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form 6’-…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Madhya Pradesh?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Madhya Pradesh. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form…

How to apply for Voter ID card online in Chhattisgarh?

Follow the below steps to apply online for a voter ID Card in Chhattisgarh. Visit the Voter Service Portal. Login to your account using your mobile number and password. Click on ‘Fill Form…

I need details of my Serial Number, Part number, Polling Station, and Assembly Constituency. Whom should I contact to get these details?

Please visit Voter Portal or install a voter helpline mobile application in your mobile phone or contact the 1950 Voter helpline. Source: This answer is sourced from Voter Portal, Election Commission…

How can I know whether my name is enrolled in the voter's list?

Kindly log in to the Voter Portal and click on the "Search in Electoral Roll". Here you can search the name in an electoral roll using voter ID number or details of the voter. Or the user can also search…

Name removed from the electoral roll without prior intimation?

Please visit Voter Portal to register a complaint or dial toll-free number 1950 to register a complaint. Source: This answer is sourced from Voter Portal, Election Commission of India.

If the name is missing in the electoral roll what should be done?

Please visit Voter Portal and verify the status of the voter ID. You can file a complaint in the relevant category. Source: This answer is sourced from Voter Portal, Election Commission of India.…

How Can I enroll/register as an overseas voter and get a Voter ID Card?

An overseas citizen can apply for the voter id by registering himself/herself on the voter portal. Log on to Voter Portal. Register by entering an email ID Verify your email id by received mail. Create…

What documents are required to be enclosed for overseas voters ?

One recent passport size colored photograph, scanned copies of the relevant pages of the passport containing photographs, his address in India, and all other particulars of the applicant and also the…

Is an overseas (NRI) elector issued an EPIC?

An overseas (NRI) elector is not issued an EPIC as he is allowed to cast his vote in an election in the constituency, in person at the polling station on production of his original passport. Source: This…

How can I contact my area BLO,ERO?

Contact details of DEO, ERO, AERO, BLO are available at Voter Portal on profile page. Source: This answer is sourced from Voter Portal, Election Commission of India.

If I am working and living in Delhi, Can I be a voter in my native village?

Yes, you can be a voter of your native place; the condition is only that you should not be enrolled somewhere else in the electoral roll. Source: This answer is sourced from Voter Portal, Election Commission…

What is Part Number and Serial Number of Electoral Roll and How to get it?

Part number is the code number of the school/place where you go to caste your vote. Serial number is your roll number in the voter list. You can find it both in online and offline method. Online:…

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If a BLO visits a person’s house during my absence, then will the Voter ID application be rejected?

Irrespective of the availability of the applicant at the time of inquiry by the BLO, if local enquiry establishes that he/she is an ordinary resident of the given address, the BLO will recommend/verify…

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I am from Karnataka. How to track the status of Voter ID card ?

If you are from Karnataka, please follow the below steps • Applicants can track the status of their voter ID application by sending the following SMS: KAEPIC Your Voter ID Application Number to 9243355223.…

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How to apply for Voter ID card online in Bangalore?

a. Register as a user on the Chief Electoral Officer website (http://voterreg.kar.nic.in/) and then use your log in credentials to access the portal.b. Select form 6 from among the options provided and…

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How to make corrections in Voter ID card ?

Register on the website of Chief Electoral Officer of your state. For residents of Karnataka, click here http://www.voterreg.kar.nic.in/Signup.aspx…

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I lost my Voter ID Card. How to get a new Voter ID card ?

Applicants who have misplaced or lost their voter ID card can apply for a duplicate card instead of applying for a new one. This can also be done in case of theft of the original card. The process for…

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How can I get my wife enrolled in voter id list ?

This will depend on the following: (a) If your wife is a voter for the first time then she will have to fill in Form-6 for enrolment as a new voter.(b) In case your wife is already a voter but not in…

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I don't have documentary proof of residence. How to get myself registered ?

In case of homeless persons, the Booth Level Officer will visit the address given in Form 6 at night to ascertain that the homeless person actually sleeps at the place which is given as his address in…

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How will I know whether my name is there on Voter list ?

Voter ID list is available on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of the State concerned and can be seen by anybody.

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Can an NRI settled abroad vote in India?

Yes, they can vote. To register their name in Electoral Roll, all they need is a valid Indian Passport showing their name and place of residence in India.

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How can I download Voter ID card ?

Voter ID can be applied online. But it cannot be downloaded online as it has an hologram in it. So you will receive Voter ID card by post, once the Booth Level verifies your details. However, you can…

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How many days will it take to get a Voter ID card ?

Normally, you will receive within 30 days of application.

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How can I correct the date of birth on a voter ID card?

Visit http://www.nvsp.in/ Scroll to the section “Correction of entries in electoral roll”. Click on Form 8. Make sure you have your voter card with you to help fill up the form. After…

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How Can I enrol/ register as a new voter and get a Voter ID Card in Bangalore? What are various modes available to an eligible voter for an enrolment?

You have to submit a filled in Form - 6 and submit it to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of the Assembly Constituency and your name will be included in the electoral roll as a voter. There are…

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How to track the voter id status if I have lost the application number?

If you have lost the application number, it is better to search your name in electoral roll, after a month of submitting the application. Follow any one of the following ways to check it. 1. You…

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From where can I get Form 6 for Voter ID card registration ?

You can get it from here. http://www.ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in/Citizen_Form_New.aspx

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What are various Voter ID forms like Form 6a, Form8 etc ?

The various Forms useful for registration are as follows. For new voters, fill application in Form 6 . You can also use Form 6 , when you move from one city/state to anotther. Overseas…

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What is parts no ?

The part number of electoral roll represents the constituency the voter belongs to. The part number of electoral roll is hence a representation of the area you reside in. You can find it both…

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Where can I get Voter ID forms like Form 6a, Form8 etc ?

Forms are available on the website of the Election Commission of India www.eci.nic.in or respective states CEOs websites. Go to http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/Links.aspx Select your state. Your…

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How to link Aadhar card with Voter ID card ?

You can do it by any of the following ways. By SMS: Send following message from your registered number to the UIDAI to link your Voter ID card with Aadhar card Message format: Type <Voter ID card number…

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Who can become a voter?

Any person who is:1) a citizen of India 2) 18 years of age or above on the qualifying date which is presently 1.1.2018 3) ordinarily resident in India.This includes a student…

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How to check if Voter ID card is linked to Aadhar card ?

Visit Electoral Search Website Enter your details Once you have filled in all the details, click on the "Search" button. If the details entered by you are correct, your Voter ID card details will appear.…

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What is Part Number of Electoral Roll and How to get it?

The part number of electoral roll represents the constituency the voter belongs to. The part number of electoral roll is hence a representation of the area you reside in. You can find it both in online…

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I am from Gubbi Taluk of Tumkur District. What is my part number and serial number ?

If you know your Voter ID card number, you can get to know your part number and serial number from this location. http://ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in/S.. Else, you can get to know your part number and serial…

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Is a documentary proof of age required in cases where age of the applicant is more than 21 years?

Documentary proof of age is required only in those cases, where age of the applicant is between 18 and 21 years. In all other cases, declaration of his age by the applicant will be taken as proof of age.…

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My relative has expired but his name still continues in the electoral roll. What should I do to remove his name from Voter ID list?

For deletion of name of a shifted / dead / absentee elector from the electoral roll application can be made in Form 7. For deletion of a duplicate entry also, application should be made in Form 7.

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Can I have Voter ID card at more than one place?

A person cannot be enrolled as a voter in more than one place in the same constituency or in more than one constituency in view of the provisions contained under Sec. 17 and 18 of R.P.Act, 1950.

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How long does it take to get Voter Id card in India?

It will take around 4-5 weeks from submitting the application.

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How to get to know my polling station in Bangalore ?

To know your Assembly Constituency, Polling Station Address and other details, please SMS your Voter ID card number to 9731979899 in the following format. KAEPIC <space> Voter ID card No.

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What is NOTA?

NOTA stands for “None of the above” vote which was introduced in India on 27thSep’13 after the Supreme Court of India ruled in favour of Election Commission of India’s…

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What is my Part No and Serial.no in 162 Chowringhee assembly in 49 ward ?

Please follow these steps to get details about your part number and serial number. Visit the below link http://wberms.gov.in/searchengine/ Select AC wise Select District as “Kolkata” Select…

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How to get a voter ID card using EPIC number?

If you have lost your voter ID card, you have to file an FIR. Copy of FIR , photo & address proof needed to be taken to either BDO or SDO office. You will receive the new Voter ID card within a day.…

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What documents do I need to submit as proof of residence to get Voter ID ?

There are many documents suggested to prove your place of residence and you can choose any one of the following:-a) Bank / Kisan / Post Office current Pass Book, orb) Applicant’s Ration Card / Passport…

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What are documents required for getting a voter ID card ?

Following documents are required for voter ID card.• One recent passport sized photograph• Identity proof- This could be a birth certificate, passport, driving licence, PAN Card or high school…

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If a person does not have any proof (for Age, photo, address, Identity). How can he/she become a Voter?

The person can become a voter, provided he is an ordinary resident of the given address and above the age of 18 years on the qualifying date and is not disqualified to be a voter. As per ECI instructions,…

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How can an NRI citizen registered/ enrolled as a Voter?

He/she has to file the application for the purpose in prescribed Form 6A before the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of the constituency within which the place of ordinary residence of the applicant…

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When I fill up Form 6, should I attach proof of my residence with Form 6?

It is not necessary but if you attach a proof of residence, this will help early verification of the particulars given by you.

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Can a non-citizen of India become a voter in the electoral rolls in India?

No, only those citizens are eligible who are Indian by birth or have Indian Citizenship with them. Also NRI’s who accepted citizenship of any other country are not eligible to register their name…

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Can I vote if I have Voter ID card?

Possession of a Voter ID card does not guarantee you your vote. Your name should appear in the electoral roll (Voter List). Once you have found out that your name is there in the electoral roll…

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I am a student staying in a hostel away from my native place. I want to get myself registered at my present address of residence. What should I do ?

In case of a student residing at the place of study, in hostel or mess managed by the educational institutions or elsewhere will have the option to get himself / herself registered as elector at his /…

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What documents do I need to submit to show proof of age to get Voter ID?

There are many suggested documents suggested for submission of proof of age. You can choose any one of the following:-a) Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or district office of the Registrar…

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Do I need Voter ID card to vote?

You need Voter ID card to vote. But possession of a voter ID card doesn't mean you can vote. Your name should also appear in the electoral roll (Voter List) for you to vote.

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My wife does not have any proof, how can she be a voter?

If the husband or any other member of the family has previously been enrolled and issued EPIC, he /she may give an undertaking on the photocopy of EPIC about the identity and her residence.

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Are EPIC ID and voter ID the same in India?

Yes both are the same. EPIC is an acronym used for Electors photo identity card.

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What is my roll no in the salboni bankura district ?

Please follow these steps to get your serial number. Visit the below link http://wberms.gov.in/searchengine/ Select District wise Choose your district Now you can search by name or epic number A table…

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I have shifted recently to Karnataka from my home state where I was registered as a voter. How can I get a new Voter ID Card at Karnataka?

Please get your name deleted from the previous address, which will facilitate your registration in Karnataka. After that please get enrolled by filling up form-6 and depositing the same along with…

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What documents are required to be enclosed with Form 6?

One recent passport size coloured photograph, duly affixed in the box given for the purpose in Form 6 and photo-copies of documentary proof of age and residence are required to be enclosed with Form 6.…

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I do not have a ration card. Can I get enrolled in Voter ID list without a ration card?

Ration Card is not necessary, however you can show any other proof of residence like Passport, Bank Pass Book, Driving license etc. or any Govt. document to facilitate the work of registration.…

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What is serial no and part no of adai Panvel assembly ?

Go to http://103.23.150.139/marathi/ Select Assembly Enter your details Table will be displayed with part number and serial number of constituency

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I am from Karnataka. Where can I find details of my BLO (Booth Level Officer) ?

Visit http://ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in/hm_ec.aspx Scroll down Select "Booth Level Officer Contacts" Select your district, assembly constituency. After that you will get to know the details of Booth…

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