Voter List Tips: Whether your name is on the voter list or not, you can find out sitting at home, the method is very easy..
The Election Commission has announced the dates for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Elections will be held in Maharashtra in 1 phase on November 20. Elections will be held in Jharkhand in 2 phases on November 13 and 20. Elections are to be held on 81 seats in Jharkhand and 288 seats in Maharashtra. If you are going to vote in these states and do not know whether your name is on the voter list there or not, then you can find out by following very easy steps.
You can adopt many ways to check your name in the voter list, which include an online portal, SMS service, mobile app, and helpline calls. With these methods, you can easily ensure whether your name is on the voter list or not, so that you can vote without any hassle. Let us understand these methods in detail.
Methods to check online
You can check your name in the voter list online by visiting the National Voter Service Portal Elections24.eci.gov.in. For this, click on “Search Your Name in Electoral Roll”. Here you get three options:
Search by EPIC number: Enter the EPIC number, which is your voter ID number.
Search by details: Fill in your name, gender, and date of birth and search.
Search by mobile number: You can also search for your name using the registered mobile number.
After filling in your information, click on “Search” and your name will appear in the voter list.
Information through SMS service
If you have an EPIC number, you can also search for your name in the voter list through SMS. For this, you have to write “ECI EPIC number” from your mobile and send it to 1950. In a short time, you will get information through SMS whether your name is on the voter list or not.
Use of the mobile app
If you use a smartphone, you can download the “Voter Helpline” app. Through this app, you can not only search your name in the voter list but also avail of other voter services. This app is very easy to use and provides you with instant information.
Helpline and other options
If you do not want to use the online or SMS service, you can call the Election Commission's toll-free number 1950. This service is free and you have to follow the IVR instructions. After this, you can get your voter list information by providing the required information.
By using all these options, you can easily know whether your name is on the voter list or not. Make sure that your name is on the voter list so that you can use your franchise properly in the next election.
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