Maharashtra Elections 2024: Step-by-step guide to voting dos and don’ts

Dos and Donrsquots for votersNo mobile phones Mobile phones are strictly prohibited within polling stationsReport malpractices Use the cVIGIL app to lodge complaints about code violations Check VVPAT slips Verify your vote on the VVPAT slip after pressing the button on the EVMLocate your polling station Visit httpselectoralsearchecigovinpollingstationhttpselectoralsearchecigovinpollingstation enter your EPIC number and Captcha and click ldquoSearchrdquoSearch your voter details Use the Voter Helpline App under ldquoFind your name in electoral rollrdquo to locate polling station details Avoid the heat To beat high afternoon temperatures vote in the morningStay prepared Carry caps and goggles water bottles are available at polling stationsNo photographyvideography Capturing images or videos inside polling centres is strictly prohibitedComfortable waiting Waiting areas with fans are arranged and voters will be given tokensPriority voting Senior citizens persons with disabilities and pregnant women will receive priority Home voting being carried out in the Mahim constituency on November 11 PicAshish RajeKey statistics for 2024 ElectionsTotal voters 10229706 Male 5467361Female 4761263Third gender 1082Disabled voters 23927Voters above 85 years 146851Service voters 1475Overseas voters 2288Polling centres 208576 critical 38 managed by women 8 by disabled staff12 accepted identity proofs for voting1 Voter ID card2 Passport3 Driving licence4 Service ID card governmentpublic sector5 Passbook with photograph bankpost office6 PAN card7 NPR smart card8 MGNREGA ID card9 Labour health insurance smart card10 Pension document11 Disability ID card12 Aadhaar cardCandidates 4206272Home voting above 85 yearsPartywise vote share across the stateBJP14199375Shiv Sena9049789NCP92 16919Congress8752199Minimum assured facilities at boothsl Drinking water toilets waiting areas seating arrangementsl Ramps wheelchairs and volunteers for disabled votersl Shelters fans medical kits and proper lightingl Free transportation for persons with disabilitiesl 70 vehicles in Mumbai City District 671 locationsl 927 vehicles in Mumbai Suburban District 613 locationsA man posing for a picture after voting during the LS poll File picProhibited Items amp Actions at Polling Stations Mobile phones or similar devices within 100 metres of polling stationsWeapons as per Section 134 of the Representation of the People Act 1951Seized during election periodCash Rs 456 crLiquor 42185 litres R123crDrugs 22443 kg R4896crPrecious metals Rs 24564crFreebies Rs 582 crEnsure your voice is heardmdashvote responsibly