DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Electoral OfficerAnurag Agarwal said that in the festival of democracy, every voter must exercise their voting rights and contribute their share. For this, every voter should ensure that their name is listed in the voter list.

Only the voter whose name is in the voter list can exercise their voting rights. If a voter's name is in the voter list but they do not have an EPIC, they can still cast their vote by showing one of the alternative documents specified by the Election Commission.

Agarwal informed that even if a voter has an old EPIC card, they can still vote, provided their name is listed in that area's voter list. If a voter's name is not in the voter list and they show their Aadhar card, Voter ID card, or any other identity document at the polling center to vote, they will not be allowed to vote. Any voter can only vote when their name is registered in the voter list.

He informed that besides EPIC, voters can also cast their votes using alternative photo identity documents specified by the

Election Commission.

These documents include passport, driving license, Service identity card issued to employees by Central, State governments, Public Sector Undertakings or Public Limited Companies, Passbook issued by bank or post office with photo, PAN card, Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, MNREGA Job card, Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, Pension document with photo, Official Identity Card issued to MPs, MLAs, MLCs and

Aadhar card.

Agarwal said that voters in Haryana can quickly and easily obtain information about their vote on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana https://ceoharyana.gov.in/. In addition, voters can check their vote by calling the Voter Helpline number - 1950.
(editor@dailyworld.in)