Explorer

LS Polls — Understanding Voting Process: Your Role, Rights, And Redressal Mechanisms

Understanding the voting process is vital for every citizen participating in elections. Here's a detailed guide to navigating through casting your vote effectively.

Voting is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of democracy. ABP Live brings a comprehensive guide to navigating the voting process, understanding your rights, and accessing grievance redressal mechanisms. The information used in the article has been curated from the voters' guidelines outlined by the Election Commission of India (ECI). 

All About The Voting Procedure: 

  • Inside the voting compartment, press the blue candidate button on the Balloting Unit against your chosen candidate's name and symbol. Press the button only once.
  • Upon pressing the button, a red lamp will glow beside the candidate's name, and a beep sound will confirm your vote, indicating that it's been recorded.
  • Remember, maintain the secrecy of voting throughout the process

Declining to Cast Your Vote: If you decide not to vote after receiving your voter's slip, inform the Presiding Officer immediately. They will record your decision, and you can leave the polling station without voting.

Challenged Vote: If your identity as a voter is challenged, provide proof of identity such as your EPIC or any other supporting document. If the challenge is not established, you'll be allowed to vote; otherwise, you'll be debarred.

Vote Already Cast: If informed that your vote has already been cast, notify the Presiding Officer immediately. You'll be given a Tendered Ballot Paper to sign and mark your choice. This paper is kept separately and not cast on the EVM.

READ | How Voting Works: Step-By-Step Guide To The Polling Process Ahead Of General Elections 2024

Grievance Redressal Mechanisms:

According to ECI's voters' guidelines, if you have any grievances regarding the electoral roll, Electors Photo Identity Card, or any other election-related matter, you can approach various officers:

- Chief Electoral Officer: At the State Level
- District Election Officer: At the District Level
- Returning Officer: At the Constituency Level
- Assistant Returning Officer: At Taluka/Tahsil Level
- Electoral Registration Officer: At the Constituency Level
- Presiding Officer: At Polling Station
- Zonal Officer: For a group of Polling stations

Click here to learn more about the voting process. 

Additionally, during every election, the Commission appoints Observers from outside the state. If you have any grievances or problems, you should approach them for assistance.

Follow ABP Live's 'Elections 2024' page for all the latest stories on the much-awaited general elections. 

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

President Appoints Governors In 5 States, Ajay Bhalla Named Manipur Guv, Arif Mohammed Khan Shifted To Bihar
President Appoints Governors In 5 States, Ajay Bhalla Named Manipur Guv, Arif Shifted To Bihar
Delhi: Congress Releases Second List Of 26 Candidates, Names Ex-AAP MLAs Asim Khan, Devinder Sehrawat
Delhi Elections: Congress Releases Second List Of 26 Candidates, Fields 2 AAP Turncoats
5 Jawans Killed After Army Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In J&K's Poonch, Several Others Injured
5 Jawans Killed After Army Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In J&K's Poonch, Several Others Injured
Goa Braces For Beef Shortage Amid Festive Season As Traders Begin Strike Over ‘Harassment’ By Cow Vigilantes
Goa Braces For Beef Shortage Amid Festive Season As Traders Begin Strike Against Cow Vigilantes
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Manu Bhaker expresses disappointment after not being included in Khel Ratna Award listKumar Vishwas targets Shatrughan Sinha family, sparks controversy with remarks on RamayanaDelhi Govt. issues guidelines regarding illegal Bangladeshi student admissions in schoolsSambhal News: Shahi Jama Masjid survey report won't be presented today, technical revisions ongoing

Photo Gallery

Embed widget