The right to vote is a constitutional right granted to citizens of India by the Indian Constitution. This right permits all citizens who are eligible to participate in the electoral process by choosing their representatives through popular vote.

The electoral process ensures that the representatives are elected by the electorate and are thus held accountable for their actions. As elections are held at regular intervals as stipulated in the Constitution, the ideals of democracy are upheld through free and fair elections.

Individuals who wish to vote are required to register with the Election Commission of India, a body set up to monitor and conduct elections in the country. Each state has a state Election Commission that is responsible for conducting elections in that respective state.

The Election Commission of Telangana issues voter ID cards, known as EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) to individuals who have registered as voters. This card acts as an identity card and is to be presented at polling booths at the time of elections.

How to apply for Voter ID Card online in Telangana?

Applicants from Telangana can apply for a voter ID card from the comfort of their home, thanks to the online application process. The procedure to apply online is given below:

• Go to the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana and click on the ‘E-registration’ tab on the top of the homepage.
• Select the ‘Assembly Constituency’ tab from the drop down menu and click on ‘Form 6’ from the options provided.
• Fill in the online form with details such as name, address, date of birth, current residence and the declaration.
• Upload the supporting documents as mentioned in the form and submit them.
• On submission, an application reference number will be generated that serves as a receipt as well as a tracking number.
• Once the application has been processed, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit to verify the details as mentioned in the form and documents.
• On successful verification, the voter ID card will be sent by post to the address as mentioned on the application form.

Upcoming Election Updates on Telangana Elections

• Preparations for elections in Telangana ongoing
• Disagreement with TRS for distribution of tickets
• 105 candidates named by TRS for the upcoming polls in Telangana
• EC to send a team to Telangana to check preparations for upcoming elections
• The first list of AIMIM candidates for Assembly elections released
• 20 lakh names deleted from the electoral list in Telangana
• Revision of voters list in Telangana starts
• Telangana bracing for elections as early as November
• Elections in Telangana could be held earlier than the expected date

How to Apply for Voter ID Card Offline in Telangana

Applicants can also apply for a voter ID card offline by following the process mentioned below:

• Visit the nearest electoral office and collect a copy of Form 6, which is the form for inclusion of name in the electoral roll.
• Fill in the details and submit the form along with the supporting documents.
• On submission, an acknowledgement will be issued in the form of an application reference number, which can be used to track the voter id application status.
• After the application has been processed, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will make a visit to verify the information mentioned in the application.
• On successful verification, the voter ID card will be sent by post to the address mentioned in the application form.

Track Voter ID Card Status Online in Telangana

Applicants who wish to know the current status of their voter ID application can do so by tracking their application. The Election Commission of Telangana has made provision for tracking the application status through the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana.

• Applicants can visit the website and click on the ‘E-registration’ tab and select the ‘Assembly Constituency’ option from the drop down menu.
• Select the ‘Know Your Status’ option from among the options provided, where applicants can choose to search by Application ID or House Number.
• On selecting the relevant options, the current status of the application will be displayed on screen.

How to apply for a Duplicate Voter ID in Telangana?

Applicants who have misplaced or lost their voter ID card can apply for a duplicate voter ID card instead of registering for a new voter ID card. The process for applying for a duplicate voter ID card is mentioned below:

• Visit the electoral office and collect a copy of Form EPIC 002. Alternatively, download a copy of the form from the Election Commission website.
• Fill in the details as requested such as name, address, date of birth, EPIC number etc. and submit the form.
• Include a copy of the FIR (First Information Report) filed at the time of the theft or loss as well as supporting documents.
• On successful verification, the duplicate voter ID card will be sent by post to the address mentioned on the form.

Process of Voter ID Card Correction Online in Telangana

There are occasions when the voter ID card has errors such as name being misspelled or errors in the address. In such instances, individuals can submit an application to get the errors corrected online. The process is described below:

• Go to the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana and click on the ‘E-registration’ tab on the top of the homepage.
• Select the ‘Assembly Constituency’ tab from the drop down menu and click on ‘Form 8’ from the options provided.
• Fill in the form and provide information such as name, address, EPIC number.
• Upload a document that contains the information to be corrected (such as a passport/Aadhaar card/driving licence/bank passbook).
• On successful verification of the information, the information will be corrected.

Process of Voter ID Card Correction Offline in Telangana

Applicants can also get the information as mentioned on their voter ID cards corrected through an offline application, as mentioned below:

• Visit an electoral office and collect a copy of Form 8, or download a copy of the form online.
• Fill in the details as requested and submit the form along with the necessary documentation that contains the correct information (such as passport/Aadhaar card/driving licence).
• Once the application has been processed, the information will be corrected and the applicant notified of the correction.

Process to change the address in Voter ID Card Online in Telangana

Individuals with a voter’s ID card who have changed their residence are required to update the Election Commission of this change so that their names can be included in the electoral rolls of the new constituency.

Individuals can now submit an application online to get this change made, with the process given below:

• Visit the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana and go to the ‘E-registration’ tab on the top of the homepage.
• Select the ‘Assembly Constituency’ tab from the drop down menu and click on ‘Form 8-A’ from the options provided.
• Fill in the form and mention the details as requested such as name, current address, EPIC number, date of birth etc.
• Upload documents mentioning the changed address (such as a rent agreement, utility bill, ownership deed etc.) and submit the form.
• On submitting the form, an application reference number will be generated, which can be used to track the status of the application.
• After the application has been processed and verified, the name will be moved to the electoral roll of the new constituency and the applicant notified of the same.

Process to change the address in Voter ID Card Offline in Telangana

Individuals who have changed their residence and wish to have the change reflected in the electoral rolls can do so by submitting an application to this regard offline as well by following the steps mentioned below:

• Visit an electoral office and collect a copy of Form 8-A, which is the form for the transposition of entry from an electoral roll.
• Fill in the form and attach the supporting documents, including a copy of an official document mentioning the current address (for example, rent agreement, ownership deed, utility bills).
• On verification of the application, the name will be entered in the electoral roll of the new constituency.

Documents reuired for Voter Id card in Telangana

The following documents are to be submitted when applying for a voter’s ID card in Telangana:

• Recent passport sized photographs.
• Proof of address- passport/Aadhaar card/driving licence/ration card/bank passbook.
• Proof of age (for applicants between the ages of 18and 21 years)- birth certificate/school certificate/PAN card/Aadhaar card/driving licence/bank or post office passbook.

With the quick and convenient registration process, residents of Telangana can apply for a voter’s ID card either offline or online in a few simple steps. As the voter ID card is valid through the lifetime of the holder and can also be used as proof of address and identity, it is a valuable document that all eligible citizens should own.

Apply Online Voter ID Card for Assembly Elections

Telangana Elections 2019

The Lok Sabha elections in Telangana will be held in a single phase on 18th April. During the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Telangana was a part of Andhra Pradesh.

Facts about Telangana politics

The dominating political party in the state of Telangana since its inception is Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). Other major political parties in the state are Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Indian National Congress (INC).

Chief minister Fof West Telangana

The chief minister of Telangana is T Chandrasekhar Rao. He is also the head of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). He is the first chief minister of Telangana.

Telangana Election 2018

The youngest state of India, Telangana, is going to have its first independent assembly election on December 7. The major contesting parties are the incumbent Telangana Rashtra Samithi Telangana Jana Samithi, the Indian National Congress, and Telugu Desam Party. The Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party has also declared that it is contesting for all the 119 seats in the election. For this, it has promised higher budget allocation for agriculture, house for the roofless, and loan waiver for farmers. Also, the Bharatiya Janata Party, which had 5 MLAs in the state assembly, will be trying hard to increase their share of seats in the upcoming elections.

Facts about Telangana politics

Chief Minister of Telangana – 2018

The first Chief Minister of Telangana, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), founded Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on April 27, 2001. The popular Chief Minister sparked a debate when he decided to dissolve the state assembly on September 6, 2018, for early polls. As the state gears up for the December election, the Congress has accused KCR of cheating the people of the state over free education.

Election Commission of Telangana

*Disclaimer

The Election Commission of India has published the voters list for 2019 on their official website. With the convenience of the online system, the need to head to a booth with your ID proof or other essential documents to search for your name in the voters list is no longer required.

Definition: The voter's list (officially known as the electoral roll) is a compiled comprehensive list, which includes the names and other details of voters in a particular constituency.

However, this has to be done at least 10 days before the elections so that any type of error can be fixed at the earliest. Once the elections are about to begin, alterations are not allowed.

How to check your name is on Voter List Online?

Having a voter ID card is not enough for a person to be eligible to vote in an election in India. Before the elections, the person should check whether his or her name is present on the voter list or not. Now, the election commission has made it possible for a person to check their name on the voter list online. Just follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the website http://electoralsearch.in/ .
2. After visiting the website you can search for your name on the voter list by two methods.
3. The first method is by clicking on the ‘Search by Details’ option.

Individuals who wish to check if their names have been included in the voter’s list or those who wish to check any details pertaining to their Voter ID card can do so by following the steps outlined below:

• Visit the National Voter’s Service Portal, the official website for all voter-related information run by the Election Commission of India.
• Select the ‘Search Your Name in Electoral Roll’ option from among those provided.
• Pick from the search options available (and listed above) and enter the details accordingly.
• The results will be displayed on screen depending on the information being available in the database.

Individuals who have register to vote should make it a point to check the electoral roll to ensure their name is mentioned to avoid being denied the right to vote at elections. In case of a name being absent from the database, the individual can contact the nearest electoral office and notify the officer of this.

Search your name on the electoral list by entering your details

• Enter all your personal details on the website such as your name, date of birth, age and constituency of residence, from where you have been registered as a voter.
• Next enter the code that you are seeing on the captcha image and then click on search. If you are able to see your name below the submit button, your name is on the voter list, otherwise, there is a very good chance that your name is missing from the voters' list.

Search your name in Voter List by EPIC number

• Enter the EPIC number in the box. Then select the state of your residence.
• Next, type the code that you see in the captcha image.
• If your name is in the voters' list then you will be able to see the name below the submit otherwise there is a very good chance that your name is not on the voters' list.

How to download Voter List?

• Visit the website eci.nic.in/ .
• On the side of the page, you will see an option ‘PDF Electoral Roll’.
• After clicking on the link, a page containing the link to the electoral roll of all the state will open. Click on the state from where you are registered as a voter.
• After clicking on the state in which you reside, you will see a list of districts that belong to that state. Click on the district in which you reside.
• After clicking on the name of the district, you will see a list of AC names on the page. Click on the AC name from which you are registered to vote.
• Next, you will see a list of polling stations belonging to that AC. Select the option ‘Draft Roll’ next to your polling station.
• You should be able to see the voting list and download voter ID.

Importance of the Voting List

• The electoral roll is a document that lists the names of registered voters for a particular constituency.
• In the electoral roll, there is no discrimination against anyone on any parameter. The document also ensures that the election process is carried out in a procedural manner.
• The list also ensures that if your name is not present on the list, you will be denied the right to vote.
• The updating process in the voters' list is also important as all those people who have turned 18 years of age and are eligible to vote, provided they have their names added to the list. The names of people who are deceased but still have their names on the voters' list will be removed.
• The updation process of electoral rolls also confirms that no fake voters have been included in the list. This has proved to be a major problem in the past.

• The full name of the person
• Date of birth
• Photograph
• Signature sample

• National ID number
• Registration address
• Code of the polling station
• Name of the polling station
• Area or locality

The electoral authorities use these details to authorise the person’s identity at the election booths.

FAQs on Voter List

1. How can I register in voter list?

   To register in the voter list, all you need to do is apply for a new EPIC. This is automatically put you in the voter list. In the event that you are not registered in the voter list, visit the NVSP website to file a complaint.

2. How can find my name in vot list?

   To find your name in the voter list, follow the steps mentioned below.

   • Visit the official NVSP website.
   • Click on ‘Search your name in electoral roll’.
   • Under the tab ‘Search by details’, fill in all the required details.
   • If your name appears, it means that your name is in the voter list.
3. How to download voter list?

   The voter list can be downloaded from the ECI (Election Commision of India) website.

4. How to check if your name is already there on the voter list?

   You can determine whether your name is in the voter list by clicking on ‘Search your name in electoral roll’ in the official NVSP website.

5. What do I do in case I do not find my name in the voter list?

   Some of the reasons your name is missing in the voter list are:

   • You’ve changed your constituency.
   • If you’ve deleted the name.
   • There is a technical glitch.

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