Instructions issued regarding Municipal Council/Municipal Panchayat Elections-2026

Simran Santosh Rajput Amritsar, May 25

Simran Santosh Rajput, Amritsar, May 25

Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Mr. Dalwinderjit Singh informed that the Punjab State Election Commission has issued necessary instructions regarding voter identification for the General Elections-2026 of Municipal Councils and Municipal Panchayats. He stated that during the elections, voters will be allowed to use alternative identification documents besides the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) for establishing their identity.

He said that voters possessing EPIC cards will be able to cast their votes using the same. Besides this, voters who do not possess EPIC cards may use Aadhaar Card, Indian Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card with photograph, MGNREGA Job Card, Ration Card/Blue Card, Arms Licence with photograph, Pension documents, Freedom Fighter Identity Card, Bank or Post Office Passbook with photograph, Health Insurance Smart Card issued by the Ministry of Labour, Official Identity Cards issued to Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly, Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID), Service Identity Cards issued by Central/State Government, PSUs or Public Limited Companies, and Student Identity Cards issued by recognized educational institutions.

The Deputy Commissioner further stated that if any document is issued in the name of the head of the family, other family members may also be identified on the basis of that document, provided their identity is clearly established. He added that compliance with the instructions issued by the Election Commission will be ensured for conducting the election process in a smooth and transparent manner. He appealed to all voters to carry the necessary identification documents with them on the day of polling to avoid any inconvenience.