Voters Must Bring Voter ID Card to Polling Stations, Election Commission Clarifies
Summary
The Election Commission mandates voters to bring their voter ID card to polling stations. Alternative identification documents are accepted if the ID card is unavailable. Separate ballot papers are used for FPTP and PR systems with arrangements to ease voter movement at polling centers.
Key Points
- Voters must compulsorily bring their voter identity card to polling stations to vote.
- If the voter ID card is lost, original citizenship certificate, passport, national identity card, driving license, or land ownership certificate can be shown.
- Voting involves two ballot papers: one for the First-Past-The-Post system and one for the Proportional Representation system.
- Polling stations have separate entry and exit gates to minimize crowding and facilitate smooth voter flow.
