The Karnataka Assembly elections are scheduled for May 10 and the results will be declared on May 13. Many people, who will vote in these elections, may not possess physical copies of their voter ID cards.
However, voter ID cards, while preferred, are not necessary to cast a vote, something that should be kept in mind in view of the upcoming state elections.
Here are some alternative documents that serve as valid ID proofs and can be used to cast votes without a voter ID card.
Preliminary steps:
Before going out to vote, you need to ensure that your name is included on the electoral rolls. A voter ID number or EPIC number is not required for finding your name on electoral rolls. Check this guide for further details on the process.
Once you've confirmed that your name is on electoral rolls, you can use certain official documents as alternatives to a voter ID card.
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List of alternative documents that serve as a valid ID proofs:
1. Aadhaar card
2. MGNREGA job card
3. Bank or post office passbooks with photographs
4. Health insurance smart card issued under the scheme of the ministry of labour
5. Driving licence
6. PAN card
7. Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR
8. Passport
9. Pension documents with photograph
10. Service ID cards (with photograph) issued by central or state governments or public sector undertakings, public limited companies
11. Official identity card issued to MPs, MLAs, MLCs
12. Unique disability ID (UDID) issued by the ministry of social justice and empowerment.