Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: As Rajasthan prepares for Assembly Polls on November 25th, voters need to be aware of alternative options to exercise their democratic rights if they dont possess a Voter ID. The Election Commission of India (ECI) issues both the Voter ID card and the voter slip, and while the former is the primary identification, there are alternatives.No Voter ID No Problem! Alternative Documents You Can Use to VotePassport: An international passport serves as a valid photo identity proof for casting your vote.Driving Licence: Your driving licence is an acceptable document to prove your identity at the polling booth.Service Identity Card: If youre a government employee, either at the state or central level, your service identity card suffices.PAN Card: The Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is recognised as a valid photo identity proof for voting.Aadhaar Card: The Aadhaar card, issued by the government, is an alternative document for voting.Passbook: The passbook issued by a bank or post office is a legitimate proof of identity.MGNREGA Job Card: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) job card is accepted.Health Insurance Card: Issued by the Ministry of Labour, the health insurance card is a valid identity proof.Pension Document: Any pension document with a photograph is considered acceptable.Authenticated Photo Voter Slip: The Election Commission issues an authenticated photo voter slip that you can use as proof.Official Identity Cards: Identity cards issued to MPs, MLAs, and MLCs are valid documents for voting.Public Limited Companies Passbooks: Passbooks from public limited companies are recognised.Pension Document with Photograph: Pension documents, when accompanied by a photograph, are legitimate proofs of identity.Remember, you must be a registered voter, even if you dont have a Voter ID. Your name should appear in the electoral rolls. To register, use Form 6.What is Form 6Form 6 is an application form issued by the Election Commission of India for citizens who wish to register their names in the electoral roll. Its crucial for those shifting constituencies. You can find Form 6 on the ECI website (www.eci.nic.in/) in PDF format. Download, print, and submit it both online and offline at the office of the Electoral Registration Officer or the Booth Level Officer in your polling area.Exercise your right to vote with confidence, even without a Voter ID, by exploring these alternative documents. Your voice matters!
