What is voters’ list? What is the basis of preparation of this list? How and by whom is the list prepared? What type of card is issued to voters and why?

(i) Voters’ list: It is a list of those persons who are eligible to vote.
(ii) Basis of voters list: (a) In India, the principle of universal adult franchise has adopted’ under this system, all been the citizens aged 18 years and above can vote in an election.
(b) Every citizen has the right to vote, regardless of his or her caste, religion or gender and his name is included in the voters’ list.
(c) Criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied right to vote.
(iii) Preparation of list: (a) It is the responsibility of the government to get, the list prepared.
(b) Names of new eligible voters are added and names of those who are dead or have moved out of a place are deleted.
(c) A complete revision of lists takes place every five years.
(iv) Election photo Identity Card (EPIC):
(a) Now an Election photo identity Card is issued to every person on the voters ‘list.
(b) Voters are required to carry this card at the time of voting to avoid bogus voting by others.
(c) This Identity Card, however, has not been made compulsory for voting. For voting the voters can show many other proofs like the ration card or. the driving licence or passport.