The Election Commission of India in a unique move allowed 12 alternative documents to cast vote if any voter cannot show a Voter ID card at the Polling station during the vote in the forthcoming Tripura Assembly Election. The Chief Electoral Commission Kiran Gitte gave this information during Press Conference on Saturday evening.

As per the CEO, these are an Aadhaar Card, MGN REGA Job Card, Photo Passbook issued by a Bank or Post Office, Health Insurance Smart Card issued by the Ministry of Labour, Driving License, PAN Card, RGI Smart Card issued by NPR, Indian Passport, Pension Document with Photo, Central Govt./ Service Identity Card with a photograph of State Government / PSU / Public Limited Company employees, Official Identity Card issued to MPs / MLAs / MLCs, and Unique Disability ID issued by Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

In the press conference, he said that 88 model polling stations will be opened in 60 assembly constituencies of the state for voting in the assembly elections. 97 polling stations manned by women will be opened. He said that the security personnel in these centers will also be women. 28 polling stations will be opened under Divyangjan. Not everyone will be Divyangjan in these polling stations. Each booth will have two people. This arrangement is to highlight that the disabled can also work with equal responsibility. 33 youth-run polling stations will be opened to encourage the younger generation to vote. The CEO said that the model booths will highlight the state’s heritage and culture.