Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 2: Do's And Don'ts Every Voter Must Know For April 26

The second phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in 89 constituencies across 13 states and Union territories (UT) is scheduled for Friday, April 26. Campaigning for this phase concluded on Wednesday, April 24.

Phase 2 will witness polling in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, eight seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, seven seats in Madhya Pradesh, five seats each in Assam and Bihar, three seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one seat each in Manipur, Tripura, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Here are some dos and don'ts for voters:

Dos:

• Confirm your name and polling station on the voter list before voting. You can do this by visiting the Election Commission's official website.
• Check the voting hours at your polling booth before heading to cast your vote.
• Carry your voter ID card and other identification cards such as Aadhar and driving license.
• Learn about the candidates contesting from your constituency before voting.
• After casting your vote, verify the VVPAT machine's output, which is linked to the EVM. Report any inconsistencies to the presiding officer.

Don'ts:

• Do not use your mobile phone in the polling station.
• Avoid taking pictures or selfies while casting your vote.
• Impersonating another voter is a serious offence. Do not cast a vote in someone else's name.
• Do not bring anything that promotes a political party or candidate's symbol.
• Don't press more than one button while voting. Do not disclose the candidate/party in whose favour you have voted.