Learn how non-resident Indians (NRIs) can participate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with this comprehensive step-by-step guide provided by the Indian government. Ensure your voice is heard in shaping the future of India's governance by following these simple instructions.
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00:00 As the 18th Lok Sabha elections draw near, the Indian government is actively encouraging
00:08 non-residential Indians, which means NRIs, to engage in the voting process and exercise
00:15 their democratic rights.
00:17 Spanning seven phases starting from April 19 and concluding with the announcement of
00:23 results on June 4, these elections present a crucial opportunity for NRIs to contribute
00:30 to the nation's governance.
00:32 The remaining phases, scheduled for April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June
00:40 1, highlight the significance of NRI participation.
00:45 In a recent communication on PlatformX, the Press Information Bureau echoed this sentiment,
00:51 issuing a strong call to all NRI voters to make their voices heard in the pivotal electoral
00:58 event.
00:59 Providing a comprehensive guide on voter participation, the Bureau underscored the vital role NRIs
01:05 play in shaping the democratic landscape of India.
01:10 According to the Election Commission, an overseas voter refers to an Indian citizen residing
01:15 in another country for reasons such as employment or higher education who has not acquired citizenship
01:22 of that nation.
01:24 These individuals are eligible to register as voters at the address listed on their Indian
01:30 passports.
01:32 Remarkably, non-resident Indians were not permitted to cast their votes in general elections
01:38 before 2010, marking a significant change in electoral policies to enable greater participation
01:45 from Indian citizens living abroad.
01:48 The initial step involves filling out Form 6A online through the voter portal at voters.eci.gov.in
01:57 and uploading the necessary documents.
02:00 Subsequently, booth-level officials will conduct a verification process at the address listed
02:06 on the passport, examining the copies of the provided proofs.
02:11 If needed, voters have the option to utilize Form 8 to rectify any discrepancies in the
02:17 electoral roll.
02:19 Non-resident Indians can cast their votes by presenting their original passports at
02:24 the designated polling location.
02:26 NRI voters are required to affix their recent passport-sized coloured photographs in Form
02:32 6A.
02:33 Additionally, they must provide self-attested photocopies of the recent pages of their passport,
02:39 which should include photographs, addresses in India, and valid visa endorsements.
02:45 These documents are crucial for the verification process and ensure the accurate registration
02:51 of NRI voters for the upcoming elections.
02:56 Applicants have the flexibility to submit their forms either in person or via mail,
03:01 with the Election Commission of India website stipulating the inclusion of self-attested
03:06 photocopies of all necessary documents if sent by post.
03:11 Additionally, candidates can opt to personally deliver their forms to the Electoral Registration
03:16 Officer or Assistant ERO of their constituency, albeit requiring presentation of their original
03:24 passport for verification if done in person.
03:27 Following form submission, a booth-level officer conducts a verification visit to the home
03:32 address listed on the passport, resorting to forwarding records to the relevant Indian
03:38 Mission if no family member or relative is available for document verification.
03:44 The Electoral Registration Officer subsequently communicates their decision to applicants
03:49 through postal mail and SMS notifications.
03:52 With NRI voters notably required to vote in person at polling stations with their original
03:59 passports, foregoing the issuance of an EPIC.
04:02 With over 97 crore registered voters, including 49.7 crore males and 47.1 crore females, as
04:11 reported by the Election Commission, these figures underscore the substantial scale of
04:16 voter participation anticipated in the forthcoming general elections of India.
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