In all 34 wards of Shimla there are 153 polling booths in which 23 are very sensitive, 56 are sensitive and 74 are normal." We have checked the proper functioning of all Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) through trial runs. We appeal to Shimla residents to maintain law and order while casting their vote," said Shimla election officer and Shimla deputy commissioner Rohan Chand Thakur.
On the voters whose details are missing from the electoral rolls, he said, "Their query is relevant as this has happened in some cases. I would tell all of them that whose names are in the electoral rolls are eligible to vote." he added
He said that for voters' identification, voters name, father or husband's name will be asked. For the identification requirements, they will allow voters to carry any of the 15 or more types of identity cards and passes other then voter id card. Permitted ID cards includes- driving licence, passport, income tax id card, bank/farmers/post office if card, sc/st/obc card, students id card, property registration/lease card, weapons licence, conductor licence by transport authority, pension card, x serviceman card, railway/ bus pass, disability card, adhaar card and others.
Courtesy:TNN
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