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What voters should know as they step out for BMC polls

State election commission and BMC have come out with a set of guidelines for voters

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Even as Mumbaikars step out today to cast their votes and elect candidates to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the state election commission and BMC have come out with a set of guidelines for voters to deal with any hurdles they may face or queries they may have about the voting process.

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If you are not aware whether your name is there on the voters list

Visit http://www.mcgm.gov.in/
://localbodyvoterlist.maharashtra.gov.in/
https://operationblackdot.in/
Or download True Voter app from your android phone Playstore

If you are now aware about the location of your polling booth 

Visit the above websites
Or give a missed call on +91 9029 901 901
Visit Facebook page of `Operation Black Dot' and click on `Send Message' for further assistance

If you visit your pollling booth, but your name is missing from the voters list at the polling booth 

You can visit any of the above links and locate your name on the voters list online. Then point out your name, voter list number and poling booth number on the online voters list to the polling booth officer, and you can cast your vote

If there is spelling mistake in your name mentioned in the voter list at the polling booth

Show any of your governmentidentification documents like Aadhar card, passport, election ID, driving license and you can cast your vote
On reaching the polling booth, you learn that someone has already voted on your name
Visit the BMC’s Residing Officer at the polling booth, who will then look into the matter

If you reside in one ward and your voter Id or slip has mentioned some other electoral ward 

According to SEC officials, you have to vote for the electoral ward against which your name is mentioned. 
You can, however, later make required changes by formally applying to the election commission for revision in the voter list.

For any other issues or queries

Visit Residing Officer present at the polling booth

If your name is not in the voters list

The latest list published by election commission was on January 5, 2017. If your name is not mentioned in it, you are not liable to vote. 
You can apply for the revised voter list which will be published next year.

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