You can vote even if there is a mistake in the election card, know the easy options given by the Election Commission

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Election Commission has issued instructions to state election officials to ensure that no voter is deprived of voting. The commission has said that any clerical or spelling errors should be checked, the voter can be identified through the voter ID card.

It also provides that voter identity proof issued by the Electoral Registration Officer of any other Assembly Constituency will be accepted provided the name of the voter is in the electoral roll of the polling station from where he comes.

Voter must submit alternative photo identification document

If the photo does not match, the voter will have to choose one of the alternative photo documents listed by the Election Commission. The Election Commission, in an order issued last month, had said that voters who are not able to produce their voter ID card will have to produce one of the alternative photo ID documents to prove their identity.

Aadhar Card, MNREGA Job Card can be used

These include Aadhaar card, MNREGA job card, passbook with photo issued by bank or post office, health insurance smart card issued by the Labor Ministry, driving license, PAN card.