Voting
Rights
in
India
All you
need
to know
Constitutional Provision:
Indian citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote under Article 326
Universal Suffrage:
Every citizen has equal voting rights regardless of caste, religion, gender, or ethnicity
Registration:
Citizens must register in the electoral roll to exercise their voting rights during elections
Voter ID:
The Election Commission issues a voter ID card as proof of identity for voting
Electoral Process:
Voting takes place through electronic voting machines (EVMs) in polling stations across India
Absentee Voting:
Absentee voting allows eligible voters unable to physically attend polling stations to vote
Importance:
Voting is a fundamental right and a civic duty essential for democracy’s functioning