The State’s elections are significant, as it has traditionally been a key battleground for major political parties, including ruling party BJP and the Indian National Congress (Congress). In the second phase of Lok Sabha elections-2024, voting will be held at six Lok Sabha seats of the State on Friday. According to the State Election Commission, Tikamgarh, Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa and Hoshangabad are going to vote in this phase. Each constituency presents distinct dynamics, from rural to urban concerns and most of them situated in northern parts of the State. Voting will commence from 7 am and end at 6 pm. Team of presiding officers reached their polling stations and were received warmly by the local officials. Holiday on Voting Day: For the convenience of voters, there will be a general holiday on polling day (April 26) in the above six Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituencies of the second phase. The State Government has declared public holiday and general holiday in the respective areas on the day of polling in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

 

Voters will be able to vote by showing any one of the 13 documents: CEO Anupam Rajan said that voter slips with QR code have been distributed to the voters for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. From the voter information slip containing QR code, voters will be able to get other important information like name of their polling station, address, serial number, voter number in the electoral roll, helpline number of the state and district. In an attempt to encourage voters participation, Rajan said that if a voter does not have a voter slip and his name is registered in the voter list, then the voter will be able to vote by showing any one of the 13 documents. These are 13 optional documents: Voter ID Card with photo, Aadhaar Card, PAN card, Divyang Unique ID Card, Driving License, MNREGA Job Card, Pension Document (with photo), Passport, Passbook (issued by Bank/Post Office with photo), Service Identity Card with photo (Central/ Issued by State Government/PSU/Public Limited Companies), Official Identity Cards issued to MPs, MLAs and Legislative Council Members, Smart Cards issued by RGI under NPR, Health Insurance Smart Cards (issued under the Scheme of Ministry of Labour) eligible voter can vote by showing any document. He has urged all voters to vote with enthusiasm.