Voter ID In Meghalaya

Also known as “Electoral Photo ID Card”, a Voter ID Card is an identity document which is issued by the Election Commission of India. A Voter ID Card is primarily used by Indian citizens as an identity proof, age proof, or address proof. A Voter ID Card in Meghalaya is mandatory if a person wants to cast a vote in any elections.

The State Election Commission of Meghalaya issues a Voter ID Card to all eligible citizens of the state. This black and white laminated card displays the voter’s information like full name, date of birth, and residential address.

How to Apply for Voter ID Online in Meghalaya:

• Visit the Election Commission official website.
• Select the state as “Meghalaya” from the drop-down. Once you have selected the state name, you will be redirected to the state-specific Chief Electoral Officer page.
• In the state-specific Chief Electoral Officer page, you will be asked to log in to your account. If you have already registered and have your username and password, login to your account. If you haven’t registered before, click on the “Register” button.
• Once you click on the “Register” button, you will be asked to enter basic details like your first name, last name, email ID, mobile number, and your gender to create an account.
• Enter all the mandatory details asked and click on “Continue”. Once you have clicked on the “Continue” tab, your new login credentials will be sent to your registered email ID.
• Once you log in to your account, you will be prompted to change your password to keep your account secure.
• Change your password and proceed. On your dashboard, you will find “Form 6” or “Application for including name in assembly constituency voters list” option. Click one of these options.
• You will be asked to fill a form and attach a passport size color photograph on this page. Some of the information you will be asked to enter in this form are your age, your full current/permanent address, gender, marital status, and disability details, if applicable. You will also be asked to sign a declaration.
• Upload your duly-filled form and all supporting documents and click on the “submit” option.
• A reference number will be generated once you submit the form which you can use to check the status of your application in the future.
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How to Apply for Voter ID Offline in Meghalaya:

• Visit the nearest Electoral Office.
• Ask for “Form 6” or “Application for including name in assembly constituency voters list”.
• Enter all the details required like you name, date of birth, and address.
• Affix a passport size photograph on the form in the space provided.
• You can now post the duly-filled for with the supporting documents like the age proof and address proof to the Electoral Registration Officer in your area.
• Alternatively, you can submit the same in person to the Electoral Registration Officer.

How to track status of Voter ID application in Meghalaya:

Once you have applied for your Voter ID Card in Meghalaya, it is very easy to check the status of the same.

• The Election Commission of India issues a reference number for every Voter ID Card application received.
• If you have submitted the Form 6 to the ERO, you would have got a reference number for your application.
• You can check the status of your Voter ID Card application online in just a few seconds by visiting the state-specific Chief Electoral Officer website.
• On the main page, you will see a space provided to enter your reference number to check the status of your application.
• Enter your reference number and hit the “Track Status” button.
• In few seconds, you will see the status of your application on the screen.
• If you do not have access to the internet, you will have to visit the ERO you submitted the application to in the first place to check the status.

How to Apply for Duplicate Voter ID in Meghalaya:

You will be allowed to apply for a duplicate Voter ID Card in Meghalaya if you have either lost your Voter ID Card, misplaced it, or the card is no longer usable due to wear and tear.

Online process to Apply for Duplicate Voter ID in Meghalaya:

• Visit the Chief Electoral Officer's website.
• Login to your account with your credentials.
• Look for Form “EPIC-002” and download the same.
• Form EPIC-002 is used to apply for duplicate Voter ID across the country.
• Fill the form accurately and mention the reason for applying for a duplicate copy.
• In case of theft, you will be asked to submit a copy of the FIR you filed as supporting document.
• You will also have to provide a copy of your proof of identity and proof of address.
• Upload the duly-filled form with all the supporting documents and submit.
• You will receive a reference number which you can use to track the status of your application in the future.
• Upon receiving your request, the electoral office will verify the information. After successful verification, you will be notified to come to the electoral office to collect your duplicate card.

Offline process to Apply for Duplicate Voter ID in Meghalaya:

• Please visit the nearest electoral office and collect Form EPIC-002.
• Form EPIC-002 will ask you details like your name, address, and the reason for applying for a duplicate card.
• Fill all the necessary details and submit the duly-filled form with supporting documents like your address proof, proof of identity, and a copy of the FIR in person or by post to the electoral office/Chief Electoral Officer.

How to make corrections to Voter ID Card Online in Meghalaya:

• Visit the Chief Electoral Officer's website.
• Login to your account with your existing credentials to create a new account.
• Once you have successfully logged in, download “Form 8”.
• Form 8 can also be named as “Application for Correction to Particulars Entered in Electoral Roll”.
• While filling Form 8, you will be asked to enter details like your full name, the name of the Assembly/Constituency, Part Number of Electoral Roll, Serial Number, and EPIC Number, if applicable.
• You will be asked to tick the entry that should be corrected. Please tick the appropriate boxes. The boxes availed on Form 8 are Name, Photograph, EPIC, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Type of Relation, Name of Relative, and Age.
• You will also find a space to enter the correct particular to be entered instead.
• Affix a passport-sized photograph in the space provided.
• Upload the duly-filed form with supporting documents like address proof, government document with correct name, or age proof.
• Once you submit the form, a reference number will be generated which you can use to track the status of your application online.
• Upon successful verification, corrections will be made to your Voter ID Card and you will be notified to visit the electoral office to collect your new Voter Card.

How to Make Corrections to Voter ID card Offline in Meghalaya:

• Please visit the nearest electoral office and collect Form 8.
• Fill the Form 8 accurately. You will be asked to enter details like your full name, the name of the Assembly/Constituency, Part Number of Electoral Roll, Serial Number, and EPIC Number, if applicable.
• You will be asked to tick the entry that should be corrected. Please tick the appropriate boxes. The boxes availed on Form 8 are Name, Photograph, EPIC, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Type of Relation, Name of Relative, and Age.
• You will also find a space to enter the correct particular to be entered instead.
• Affix a passport-sized photograph in the space provided.
• Submit the duly-filed form with supporting documents like address proof, government document with correct name, or age proof at the nearest electoral office.
• You will be given a reference number when you submit your application which you can use to track the status of your application.
• Upon successful verification, corrections will be made to your Voter ID Card and you will be notified to visit the electoral office to collect your new Voter Card.

Process to Change Address in Voter ID online in Meghalaya:

• Visit the Chief Electoral Officer's website.
• Login to your account with your existing credentials to create a new account.
• Once you have successfully logged in, download “Form 8A”.
• Form 8A can also be named as “Application for Transposition of Entry in Electoral Roll”.
• While filling Form 8, you will be asked to enter details like your full name, EPIC Number, and your new address.
• Affix a passport-sized photograph in the space provided.
• Upload the duly-filed form with supporting documents like address proof.
• Once you submit the form, a reference number will be generated which you can use to track the status of your application online.
• Upon successful verification, corrections will be made to your Voter ID Card and you will be notified to visit the electoral office to collect your updated Voter Card.

Process to Change Address in Voter ID offline in Meghalaya:

• Please visit the nearest electoral office and collect Form 8A.
• While filling Form 8, you will be asked to enter details like your full name, EPIC Number, and your new address.
• Affix a passport-sized photograph in the space provided.
• Submit the duly-filed form with supporting documents like address proof, government document with correct name, or age proof at the nearest electoral office.
• You will be given a reference number when you submit your application which you can use to track the status of your application.
• Upon successful verification, corrections will be made to your Voter ID Card and you will be notified to visit the electoral office to collect your new Voter Card.

Meghalaya Elections 2019

The Lok Sabha elections in Meghalaya will be held in a single phase on 11th April. The Lok Sabha election results in 2014 in Meghalaya were as follows:

Political facts about Meghalaya

The political scene in Meghalaya is dominated by the National People’s Party (NPP) and the Indian National Congress (INC). In the last legislative assembly elections, the Indian National Congress emerged as the largest party in the state winning 21 out of the 59 seats that it contested. National People’s Party won 19 seats and cemented its position as the second largest party.

Chief minister of Meghalaya

The current chief minister of Meghalaya is Conrad Sangma. The list of chief ministers of Meghalaya are as follows:

State election commissioner of Meghalaya

The state election commissioner of Meghalaya is FR Kharkongor.

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