FAQ: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - Eligibility, Registration, and Checking Voter Status

 1. How can I determine if I am eligible to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections?

• To determine your eligibility to vote, consider whether you have come of voting age (18 years) since the last election for Lok Sabha or state Assembly in your constituency. You should have turned 18 as of April 1, 2024, to be eligible.

2. What should I do if I have recently moved to a new constituency?

• If you have moved since the last time you voted and haven't updated your address with the Election Commission of India, your name will not appear in the electoral roll of your current constituency. You must update your address to ensure your name is included.

3. How can I check if my name is on the electoral roll?

• You can check your name on the website of the Election Commission of India (ECI) or through the ECI’s Voter Helpline app. You can search using your Voter ID, mobile phone number, or personal details such as name and date of birth.

4. What information will I find on the electoral roll?

• The electoral roll includes columns for EPIC Number, Name, Age, Relative's name, State, District, Assembly constituency, Polling station, etc.

5. What should I do if my name is not on the electoral roll?

• If your name is not on the rolls, you can still apply to become a voter for the later phases of the Lok Sabha elections. The ECI carries out continuous updates to the electoral roll until the last date of nominations for the respective phase.

6. How can a new voter register to vote?

• New voters, including those who have just turned 18 or who have never voted before, must fill in Form 6 available on the ECI website. This form can be filled online after signing up using a mobile phone number or email address.