National Voter Day: The Election Commission of India is celebrating the 13th National Voter Day this year. In this article, you will learn who can vote in India, eligibility, voting process, disqualification, and more.
National Voter Day is celebrated on January 25 every year to commemorate the founding of the Election Commission of India. The main objective of the day is to encourage, facilitate and maximize registration, especially for new voters.
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January 24, 2023
“Nothing like voting, I vote safely” is the theme of this year’s NVD, which is dedicated to voters and expresses how people feel and want to participate in the electoral process through the power of their vote. However, do you understand the right to vote, who is entitled to vote in India and the associated procedures?
What is the right to vote?
The right to vote is the best way to express opinion in a democracy. The vote of the country’s citizens upholds the spirit of democracy by allowing them to participate in choosing the country’s future and, therefore, their own.
The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to vote to all citizens over the age of 18 and of sound mind, regardless of socio-economic status, caste or class. The ability to vote is considered one of the most fundamental rights of a citizen. To protect and secure your right to vote and prevent any abuse of that right, the Indian Constitution grants its citizens a number of privileges.
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Who can vote in India?
The Indian Constitution grants the right to vote to all citizens of India who are at least 18 years old and registered as voters. These people have the right to vote in elections for federal, state, local and local government bodies.
The Constitution (Sixty-First Amendment) Act, 1988, the official name of the sixty-first amendment to the Constitution of India, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years in elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislatures. To achieve this, Article 326 of the Constitution, which deals with elections to the Lok Sabha and Assemblies, was amended.
All eligible voters must register in the precinct where they reside in order to receive photo voter identification cards (also known as EPIC cards). If a person has not registered to vote or does not have a voter identification card, they are not allowed to vote. There is a limit of only one vote for each voter. A voter may only cast his or her vote in the constituency in which he or she has registered to vote. A person cannot be withheld or prevented from voting unless he or she meets the requirements for disqualification.
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How can you vote?
All registered voters can use their valuable vote to shape the future of the country in different ways:
Election booth
All eligible voters in India must cast their vote in person at polling stations in order to participate in the electoral process. This is done to ensure that the registered voter casts their vote in person and that the vote is not used by a fraudster.
Postal Ballot
Voting by mail, also known as postal voting, is an option in certain circumstances. For people who, for various reasons, cannot cast their vote in person, voting by mail is used.
Members of the armed forces stationed around the country and abroad, as well as people on election duty (such as election officials, on-duty police officers, and people in pretrial detention) generally have the ability to cast a vote by mail.
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What are the rights of voters in India?
Below are some of the rights of voters granted and safeguarded by the Constitution of India.
Right to know
Every voter has the right to information about the candidates. Section 19 of the Indian Constitution grants voters this privilege. This Section gives voters the authority to seek information about candidates’ financial status, criminal history, and electoral platform.
Right not to vote (NOTE)
Since 2009, most elections in India have given voters the option to select “None of the above” (or NOTA). This means that even if a majority of votes are cast, the candidate with the highest percentage of votes would be declared the winner. Therefore, the vote has no electoral value.
Special assistance to sick and illiterate voters
According to the guidelines of the Electoral Code, voters who are physically unable to cast their vote or who have other similar disabilities and cannot do so by voting by mail can seek the assistance of an electoral official, who will record their vote.
NRI and voting rights of prisoners
Until recently, an NRI (non-resident Indian) could not cast his vote. However, a change from 2010 allows NRIs to register as voters and cast votes in elections even if they have not been in the country for more than six months for any reason.
Under current law, prisoners cannot exercise their right to vote.
Votes tendered
This applies to anyone who registers as a voter and attempts to cast their vote when their name has already been used. If the voter can show identification in this situation, she will be able to cast her vote. According to the decision of the Electoral Commission, your vote will be recorded on another ballot.
Who is not eligible to cast their vote?
The Constitution of India provides the following guidelines for excluding voters from the voting process:
- Participation in elections is prohibited for those found guilty of offenses under sections 171E (dealing with bribery) and 171F (dealing with impersonation or undue influence in an election) of the Indian Penal Code.
- Electoral disqualification may result from convictions under articles 125 (which address various electoral crimes), 135 and 136 of the Representation of the Peoples Law.
- A voter’s vote is invalidated if he casts it in more than one constituency.
Important days and dates in January 2023
Election Commission of India will celebrate 13th National Voters Day on January 25, 2023. Hon’ble President of India Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest and Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju , will be the guest of honor at the national event to be held. in New Delhi by the Election Commission of India.
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