Jaipur: In a bid to empower voters with essential information for the elections, the Election Commission has announced the distribution of Voter Information Slips from November 18 to 20. These slips will include details such as polling station, date and time, equipped with a QR code for easy access.
Accompanying this initiative is the distribution of Voter Guides in Hindi to every household, offering comprehensive information about the polling schedule (November 25, 7 am to 6 pm), contact details of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), important websites, helpline numbers, and a list of 12 alternative identification documents, alongside the Voter ID card.
An official said, “The Voter Information Slip will not serve as a proof of identity, it aims to inform voters about polling logistics and regulations. Additionally, BLOs will distribute a Voter Guide Brochure along with the Voter Information Slips, emphasizing Do’s and Don’ts for voters at polling stations”.
For identification purposes at polling stations, voters are required to present their EPIC (Voter ID card) or a list of approved identification documents outlined by the Commission.
Official added, there are 12 documents for the voters for identification. It includes, Aadhaar Card, MGNREGA Job Card, Passbooks with photograph issued by Bank/Post Office, Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, Driving License, PAN Card, Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR, Indian Passport, Pension document with photograph, Service Identity Cards with photograph issued to employees by Central/State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies, and Official identity cards.
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