New Day, May 6: The phase 5 of Lok Sabha elections 2019 has commenced, with voting being conducted in 51 parliamentary constituencies spread across 7 states. The crux of the battle in this round the polls is in Uttar Pradesh, where a total of 14 seats are being contested. The electoral battle between Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani in Amethi headlines the fifth phase contest. Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Phase 5 Live News Updates: EVM Glitches Reported at Some Polling Booths in West Bengal

Google has shared an informative doodle on its landing page, through which the electorate in poll-bound constituencies could inquire on how to cast their votes, use the electronic voting machines, find their names in the electoral roll and search for the polling booth. Below are all your key FAQs answered related to polls.

Voting Process at Polling Booth

  • First polling official will check your name on the voter list and check your ID proof

  • Second polling official will ink your finger, give you a slip and take your signature on a register (Form 17A)

  • You will have to deposit the slip at the third polling official and show your inked finger and then proceed to the polling booth

  • Record your vote by pressing the ballot button opposite the symbol of the candidate of your choice on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM); You will hear a beep sound

  • Check the slip that appears in the transparent window of the VVPAT machine. The slip with the Candidate serial No., Name and Symbol shall be visible for 7 seconds before it drops in the sealed VVPAT box

  • You can press NOTA, None of the Above, if you don't like any candidate; it's the last button on the EVM

  • For more information, please see the Voter Guide on http://ecisveep.nic.in/

Mobile phones, cameras or any other gadget is not allowed inside a polling booth.

Name in Voter List/Electoral Roll

You can only vote if your name appears in the Voter List (also known as electoral roll). Verify your name on the list by either:

  • Logging on to electoralsearch.in

  • Calling the Voter Helpline 1950 (please add your STD code before dialling)

  • SMS <ECI> space <EPIC No> to 1950 (EPIC stands for Electors Photo Identity Card also commonly known as Voter ID card). Example - If your EPIC is 12345678 then sms ECI 12345678 to 1950

  • Download Voter Helpline App

Candidate Names

Voters can visit Candidate Affidavit Portal (click here) or download the Voter Helpline App (click here) to see the list of candidates. Please note this data is updated as affidavits are filed by candidates.

Find Polling booth (Where to Vote)

  • Voters can go to electoralsearch.in or use Voter Helpline App to find their polling booth

  • Voters can call the Voter Helpline, the number is 1950 (please add your STD code before dialling)

  • For Polling station location SMS <ECIPS> space <EPIC No> to 1950

How to use EVM (VVPAT)

Identity Card

Voters can carry any of the below mentioned recognized ID cards for polling, Photo Voter Slip shall not be accepted as a stand-alone identification document for voting.

  • EPIC (Voter ID card)

  • Passport

  • Driving License

  • Service Identity Cards with photograph issued to employees by Central/State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies

  • Passbooks with photograph issued by Bank/Post Office

  • PAN Card

  • Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR

  • MNREGA Job Card (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee)

  • Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour

  • Pension document with photograph

  • Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs

  • Aadhaar Card

When is the Election (Election dates)?

Lok Sabha elections are scheduled from 11 Apr – 23 May, 2019. Please visit electoralsearch.in to check your exact date.

  • Phase 1 - 11th Apr

  • Phase 2 - 18th April

  • Phase 3 - 23rd April

  • Phase 4 - 29th April

  • Phase 5 - 6th May

  • Phase 6 - 12th May

  • Phase 7 - 19th May

Election results will be announced on 23rd May. Please note Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim Vidhan Sabha elections will be held in parallel to Lok Sabha Elections, Please check eci.gov.in for more information.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 06, 2019 08:01 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).