Write the reforms implemented by the Election Commission
Identity card with the voter's photo has been introduced
Limit has been set on the election expenses of
candidates
Published voter's list with photo of eleckas
negative voting system has been introdured,
How does these reforms solve the limitations in election? Write down your opinion
Answers
Answer: The Indian voter ID card is an identity document issued by the Election Commission of India to adult domiciles of India who have reached the age of 18, which primarily serves as an identity proof for Indian citizens while casting their ballot in the country's municipal, state, and national elections. It also serves as general identity, address, and age proof for other purposes such as buying a mobile phone SIM card or applying for a passport. It also serves as a Travel Document to travel to Nepal and Bhutan by Land or Air. It is also known as Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC). It was first introduced in 1993 during the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner T. N. Seshan.
Obtaining voter card
- The voter card is issued to all Indian citizens who have attained the age of 18 years and qualify to be a voter. One has to apply on prescribed Form-6 of Election Commission attached with proof of ID, Indian nationality, age and residence.
- Those of "unsound mind", convicted of "corrupt practices", or offenses related to elections are ineligible to vote.
- Applicants have to submit paper Form-6 to their Booth Level officer (BLO) of the area.
- Applicants can also apply online on the website of the chief electoral officer given for that State or can directly apply to the website named National Voter Service Portal (NVSP)