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As Maharashtra and Jharkhand gear up for their respective Assembly elections, registered voters must ensure their names are listed on the voters' roll to participate in the democratic process. Here's a quick overview of the elections and guidance on verifying your voter registration details.
Maharashtra Election 2024
Maharashtra’s 288-member Assembly elections will take place on November 20, with votes being counted on November 23.
The main political battle is between:
– The Mahayuti Alliance: BJP, Ajit Pawar-led NCP, and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
– The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA): Shiv Sena (UBT), Sharad Pawar-led NCP, and Congress.
Key Details:
– Seats: 288
– General: 234
– SC Reserved: 29
– ST Reserved: 25
– Candidates: Over 4,140 are contesting.
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Jharkhand Election 2024
Jharkhand’s second phase of polling will be conducted on November 20, covering 38 constituencies, following the first phase on November 13 in 43 constituencies. Vote counting will occur on November 23.
Key Details:
– Candidates:
– Initially filed: 634
– Final contesting: 528 (after withdrawals and scrutiny).
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In Jharkhand, the Dhanwar constituency has the highest number of candidates (24) and the Deoghar constituency has the lowest (7).
How to Check Your Name on the Voters' List Online
Ensuring your voter registration details are accurate is crucial for participation. Here's how you can verify your name:
1. Visit the Election Commission Website
– Go to the [National Voter’s Service Portal (NVSP)](https://voters.eci.gov.in/).
2. Search for Your Details
– On the portal, click on 'Search in Electoral Roll'. This redirects you to [this page](https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/).
3. Choose a Search Option:
– By EPIC Number: Enter your Voter ID (EPIC) number, state, and captcha to fetch your details.
– By Details: Fill in personal details (name, father/spouse's name, date of birth, etc.), location details (district, constituency), and captcha.
– By Mobile Number: Enter your registered mobile number, captcha, and the OTP sent to verify your information.
4. Download Your Information:
– Once found, voters can download and print their details for reference at polling stations.
5. In Case of Issues:
– Recheck your information for errors.
– If unresolved, contact your local electoral office for assistance.