Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1: In addition to your voter ID, you can use these 12 documents to vote in Bihar. See the full list.

Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1: Don't worry if you don't have a voter ID. The Election Commission has released a list of 12 optional documents for voting in the Bihar Assembly elections.

Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1: The first phase of voting for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections is taking place today, November 6th. Voting for the second phase will take place on November 11th. During every election, there are many people who do not have a voter ID card, but their names are on the voter list. This raises the question: can they vote? The answer is yes. The Election Commission has made special arrangements for those who are unable to present their voter ID card.

The Commission states that if a voter's name is on the voter list, they can vote. They can cast their vote by presenting one of 12 valid identification documents. The purpose of this measure is to ensure that no citizen loses their right to vote simply because they don't have a voter ID. Check out the documents included in the list.

Votes can be cast even without a voter ID.

The Election Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Officers of states to ensure that all voters receive EPIC cards on time. Those who do not yet have them can vote using one of 12 optional photo identity cards. The Commission stated that under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the Electoral Roll Rules, 1960,

it has the authority to approve such optional documents to ensure voter identification. This arrangement will also be implemented in the by-elections to eight assembly seats, including Bihar. The Commission believes that this rule will prevent identification issues and fraudulent voting at polling stations.

These 12 documents will be valid for voting.

If you don't have a voter ID, you can vote by presenting one of the following valid identification documents:

Aadhaar Card

MNREGA Job Card

Photo Passbook issued by a bank or post office

Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the Ministry of Labor or Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Driving License

PAN Card

Smart Card issued under the National Population Register (NPR)

Indian Passport

Pension Document with Photo

Service Identity Card issued by the Central or State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Public Limited Companies

Official Identity Card issued to an MP, MLA, or MLC

Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment