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Ranchi, February 23, 2026: In a significant relief to voters participating in the ongoing municipal elections across Jharkhand, the State Election Commission has clarified that citizens can exercise their franchise even if they do not possess their Voter ID card on polling day. To ensure smooth and inclusive voting, the Commission has approved 12 alternative photo identity documents that will be accepted as valid proof of identity at polling booths. 12 Approved Identity Documents The Election Commission has recognized the following photo-bearing documents for voter verification: Voter ID Card issued by the Election Commission of India Photo Voter Slip issued by the electoral authorities Aadhaar Card issued by UIDAI PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department Valid...

Ranchi: A political storm has erupted in Jharkhand over the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR), ahead of the upcoming exercises in April. The process, aimed at updating voter lists, has become a point of contention between ruling and opposition parties. BJP Calls It Electoral Roll Purification According to Babulal Marandi, Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, the SIR is a routine process carried out across India every ten years. It ensures that deceased voters, those who have moved out of the state, and ineligible voters are removed from the rolls. Addressing the concerns about illegal entries, Marandi stated that the process is strictly under the Election Commission’s authority, and the goal is to safeguard the voting rights of genuine Indian citizens. Maran...