Process of Voting on the Election Day

The actual process of voting on Election Day is generally comprised of the following steps:-

• Arranging transportation to the polling station.



• Verification of elector identity by the first polling officer at the polling station.



• Marking of your left forefinger with indelible ink by the second polling officer. (In absence of a challenge to your identity.)



• Registration of your serial number in the Registrar of Voters.



• Obtaining voting slip after signature/thumb impression on the elector’s list.



• Waiting in line as per your serial number after the third polling officer presses the ballot button after you give him/her your voting slip.



• At the balloting unit, press blue candidate button of your desired representative.



• Pressing the “blue” candidate button for your desired representative at the balloting unit.



• Waiting for the red lamp to glow for your candidate.



• Exiting the balloting booth and poll station.

Important Facts & Suggestions

Remember to carry your voting identification (EPIC) on voting day along with a secondary identification (in case there is a challenge on your identity).

Remember, if your vote has already been cast and you do not have challenge on your identity, then you can cast a tendered ballot. Talk to the main polling officer about a tendered ballot.

Remember, there is a separate queue for men, women and physically handicapped individuals.

Remember, if you are unable in any manner to vote at a polling booth, you can take a person below 18 years of age to help you in the process.

Remember, if you have any grievances with the actual voting process you can lodge a complaint with “Observers” who are present at each polling station

Remember, you also have the right not to vote for any candidate.

SO GO OUT AND VOTE, CHANGE YOUR COUNTRY FOR YOUR BETTERMENT.