Citizens can get their votes registered until April 26
Besides the EPIC card, other documents also valid to cast votes
Chandigarh, April 10 - Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. Anurag Agarwal said that voters have an essential role in upholding democracy. He urged citizens to make their voter IDs at the earliest, so everyone can participate in the upcoming elections. The deadline for voter registration is April 26, 2024.
The Chief Electoral Officer said that eligible individuals can register their vote by filling out Form-6 with the concerned BLO, Election Registration Officer, Assistant Election Registration Officer. This form is also available on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer’s office, https://www.ceoharyana.gov.in and can be downloaded. To register a vote, individuals can apply offline or online with two passport-size coloured photographs, along with proof of residence and age certificate. For information related to voter registration, citizens can contact the toll-free number -1950.
He said that in the festival of democracy, every voter must exercise their voting rights and contribute their share. For this, every voter should ensure that their name is listed in the voter list. Only the voter whose name is in the voter list can exercise their voting rights. If a voter's name is in the voter list but they do not have an EPIC, they can still cast their vote by showing one of the 11 alternative documents specified by the Election Commission.
Sh. Agarwal informed that even if a voter has an old EPIC card, they can still vote, provided their name is listed in that area's voter list. If a voter's name is not in the voter list and they show their Aadhar card, Voter ID card, or any other identity document at the polling center to vote, they will not be allowed to vote. Any voter can only vote when their name is registered in the voter list.
Citizens can vote using alternative documents as ID beside the EPIC
The Chief Electoral Officer informed that besides EPIC, voters can also cast their votes using alternative photo identity documents specified by the Election Commission. These documents include passport, driving license, Service identity card issued to employees by Central, State governments, Public Sector Undertakings or Public Limited Companies, Passbook issued by bank or post office with photo, PAN card, Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, MNREGA Job card, Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, Pension document with photo, Official Identity Card issued to MPs, MLAs, MLCs and Aadhar card.
He said that voters in Haryana can quickly and easily obtain information about their vote on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana https://ceoharyana.gov.in/. With the help of this, voters can easily check their vote by entering their EPIC number. If someone has forgotten their EPIC number, they can still check their vote by filling in their name and father/husband's name, etc, he said. In addition, voters can check their vote by calling the Voter Helpline number - 1950.
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\Election Department is completely prepared for Lok Sabha general elections in Haryana - Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal
Voters should cast their votes without any inducement or pressure - Chief Electoral Officer
Appeal from Chief Electoral Officer to voters: Exercise your franchise on May 25
Chandigarh, April 10 - Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Sh. Anurag Agarwal stated that the Election Department's preparations for the Lok Sabha General Elections are done. Notification for elections in Haryana will be issued on April 29. Nomination papers can be filed by May 6, 2024. Voting in Haryana will take place on May 25, 2024, in the sixth phase.
Sh. Anurag Agarwal said that voters are the most crucial part of the electoral process, so it is their primary responsibility to vote impartially without any inducement or pressure. He emphasised that the Election Department is running a continuous campaign to educate voters and to increase voter turnout. In this series, the Deputy Commissioner cum District Election Officer of Faridabad took a unique initiative and administered the oath to more than 8.5 lakh people to vote together.
Similarly, awareness campaigns are being conducted in other districts as well. Many districts have also created election icons at the district level, conveying the message of voting importance and democracy to citizens, he added.
Sh. Anurag Agarwal appealed to voters and said to come out of their homes on May 25, 2024, and vote at the polling stations.
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Haryana Police Black Film Campaign a Success
Chandigarh, April 10: In a week-long drive against illegal black film on vehicles, the Haryana Police not only removed the film but also penalized drivers. The campaign, conducted from April 1st to 7th across Haryana, resulted in challans (fines) issued to 2600 drivers for using illegal window tinting.
Director General of Police (DGP) Shtrutjeet Kapur emphasized that black film on car windows violates traffic regulations and attracts hefty fines. He informed that challans were issued both online and offline during the campaign. DGP Kapur reiterated that traffic rules apply to everyone, and violators will face strict legal action. He urged citizens to report vehicles with black film or motorcycles emitting loud noises by calling the Haryana Police helpline number 112 for immediate action.
Providing details on the campaign, Inspector General of Police (Traffic & Highways) Hardeep Doon said that police teams set up checkpoints across the state to identify and penalize vehicles with illegal window tinting. Additionally, traffic police removed any illegal mesh or dark-colored films that reduced visibility through car windows. Traffic regulations mandate at least 70% visibility inside the vehicle to ensure clear visibility of activities within. Vehicles failing this test are liable to be challaned.
IG Doon further clarified that using mesh or any material that reduces visibility below 70% is a traffic violation and will be penalized. He also informed that riders of motorcycles found using loud noise-producing devices will be challaned. IG Doon appealed to the public to follow traffic rules seriously and avoid negligence. From April 1st to 7th, over 2600 challans (fines) were issued to drivers across the state. Gurugram saw the highest number of penalties at 985, followed by Faridabad (351), Palwal (220), and Ambala (180).