Voter ID Card: Not just casting vote, Voter ID Card has many big benefits, do you know about them?
Often, we think that a Voter ID Card is used only for casting a vote. But the truth is that this small card is useful for many big works. Many people do not know its benefits and consider it only as a means to vote. If you have a Voter ID, it is very good, and if not, then definitely get it made because this document can be useful many times in your everyday life.
Here we will tell you what a Voter ID Card is, why it is important, and what its benefits are (Voter ID Benefits) apart from voting.
What is a voter card, and why is it important?
To cast a vote in India, it is necessary to show a Voter ID Card, also known as a Voter Card or EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card). A voter card, first of all, confirms that you are eligible to vote. Your identity is verified by combining the unique identification number, name, address, and photo printed on this card.
Apart from this, a major function of the voter card is also to prevent fraud. Election officials can check from the details given on this card that a person cannot vote twice in the same election with different identities.
Special details are on the voter card.
In a large and densely populated country like India, the voter card plays a very important role in keeping the election process transparent and organized. There are special details on the voter card, such as the voter's serial number, the signature of the issuing authority, and other important information. Without this, it will be almost impossible to keep an eye on the voter number and turnout.
Most voters do not know what are the benefits of voter ID... Let's know...
Voter ID Card Benefits:
Necessary for voting
The biggest right in democracy is to vote, and this right is available only if you have a voter ID card. You cannot vote without a voter card. It proves that you are a registered voter of India and have the right to elect a leader from your area.
Reliable proof of identity
A voter ID card is considered to be the strongest identity card. Whether opening a bank account, getting insurance, taking admission in college, or joining an office, it is accepted as an identity everywhere. The number written in it is also used to verify your identity at the government level.
No problem with the address
If you do not have a permanent address or you live in a rented house, then a voter ID is useful. That is, it can get rid of the hassle of address proof for you. It is very useful for those who frequently shift from one city to another.
You can also cast a vote from another state.
If you are living outside your state due to your studies or job, then you can also cast your vote by getting your name added to the voter list there through voter ID. This is very beneficial for migrant workers and students.
Protection from fake voting
During elections, Voter ID ensures that only those people cast their vote whose name is on the list. This reduces fake voting, and the election process remains clean and transparent.
Easy identification for all
In a country like India, where many people are still not very educated, Voter ID is very useful for them. It is an easy and reliable identity card through which every citizen can exercise their rights. A voter ID card can be used to show identity during train or air travel within the country.
Necessary for making a passport
Documents have to be submitted for a passport or a visa. Here, too, Voter ID is considered a valid document.
Benefits of government schemes
Voter ID is also an important document to avail the benefits of many government schemes and subsidies.
Now you must have understood that a Voter ID card is not just important for casting a vote but is also equally important for your identification and daily tasks.
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