Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Step-by-step polling guide for first-time voters

The first of the seven phases of the 18th Lok Sabha elections will take place on April 19 (Friday). As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the second phase will be held on April 26, the third phase on May 7, the fourth on May 13, the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on May 25, and the last on June 1. The counting of votes will be held on June 4.
In addition to the 544 Lok Sabha seats, four states – Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Sikkim—will conduct their state elections concurrently.
Ensure that your name is listed in the voter’s list, which you can verify through the electoral registration officer of your locality. You can also check your name on the Election Commission’s website.
To cast a vote, one should have any of the following documents as identity proof:
Voter ID card, Aadhar card, PAN card, Driving license, Passport, Bank/Post office passbook with a photo, Pension document with photograph, MNREGA job card, Smart card issued by RGI under NPR, Service identity cards with photographs issued to employees by central/state govt./PSU/public limited company, Health insurance smart cards issued under the scheme of the Ministry of Labour, and official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs, etc.
With this, you can now confidently participate in the democratic process.