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The biggest electoral exercise in the world — the Lok Sabha elections — are scheduled to begin from April 19 across the country.
Elections will be carried out in seven phases, with the last phase being on June 1. Results will be declared on June 4.
As soon as the counting begins, attention will go towards the election abbreviations.
What are election abbreviations?
Election abbreviations refers to shortened forms or acronyms used to represent various aspects, entities, or processes related to election process.
These abbreviations are commonly used in discussions, reports, news articles, and official documents related to electoral systems, political parties, electoral commissions, voting methods, and other election-related topics.
They serve to streamline communication and convey specific concepts efficiently within the context of any Indian election.
Check out some prominent abbreviations
AERO : Assistant Electoral Roll Officer
AMF : Assured Minimum Facilities
AC : Assembly Constituency
BLO : Booth Level Officer
CEO : Chief Electoral Officer
DEO : District Election Officer
ECI : Election Commission of India
EEMS : Election Expenditure Management System
ERMS : Electoral Roll Management System
ERs : Electoral Rolls
ERO : Electoral Roll Officer
E-Roll : Electoral Roll
ETPBS : Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System
EPIC : Elector's Photo Identity Card
EVM : Electronic Voting Machine
GIS : Geographical Information System
GPS : Global Positioning System
IVR : Interactive Voice Response
IIIDEM : India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management
NCC : National Call Centre
NRES : National Rollout of e-Services
NVSP : National Voter's Services Portal
NIC : National Informatics Centre
NISG : National Institute for Smart Government
OTP : One Time Password
PS : Polling Station
PC : Parliamentary Constituency
QR code : Quick Response Code
SMS : Short Messaging Service
SVEEP : Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation
UNPER : Unified National Photo Electoral Rolls Data
UTs : Union Territories