EPICs and 12 other photo ID cards valid for voting, Says DEO Sakshi Sawhney
In order to make the voters and staff aware of the electoral photo identity card (EPIC) and 12 alternative documents that could be used on the voting day (June 1) to cast their vote, the District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney stated that Election Commission of India (ECI) has allowed use of EPIC or 12 alternative identity documents for the voters to cast their votes.
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May 30, 2024 06:54
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Ludhiana, May 30, 2024: In order to make the voters and staff aware of the electoral photo identity card (EPIC) and 12 alternative documents that could be used on the voting day (June 1) to cast their vote, the District Election Officer Sakshi Sawhney stated that Election Commission of India (ECI) has allowed use of EPIC or 12 alternative identity documents for the voters to cast their votes.
In addition to the EPIC , which is known as voter card, other 12 alternate identity cards prescribed by the Election Commission of India are Indian Passport, Driving License, Service Identity Card with photographs issued to employees by Central / State Government / PSU / Public Limited companies, passbook issued by Bank/Post Office having photograph, PAN Card, Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR, MGNREGA Card, Health Insurance Smart Card issued by Ministry of Labour, Pension document with photograph, identity cards issued by MP/MLA/MLC, UDID card issued by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India and Aadhaar card.
She also asked the voters to cast their vote enthusiastically without any sort of fear on June 1.
