The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the authoritative body responsible for administering election processes in India. Ensuring fair and transparent electoral systems, the ECI provides a grievance redressal mechanism for voters to report any irregularities or issues they encounter during the electoral process.
Whether it’s a concern about voter registration, the conduct of elections, or any other related matter, the ECI encourages citizens to come forward with their grievances. This not only helps in rectifying immediate issues but also aids in enhancing the overall electoral framework for the ongoing elections.
In this guide, we will tell you the steps to file a complaint with the ECI and provide you with the necessary helpline numbers and contact details to address your general election-related queries.
Filing a Voter Complaint with the ECI
Step 1: Access the Voters National Grievance Services Portal (https://voters.eci.gov.in/) to initiate the complaint process.
Step 2: Login/Register yourself using the phone number or email on the Voter’s Portal.
Step 3: Click on the “Register Complaint” button to begin.
Step 4: Enter your personal details, select your assembly constituency, and then choose the category of complaint you wish to file from the available options.
Step 6: Clearly describe the details of your complaint in the provided space.
Step 7: If available, upload any supporting documents that may strengthen your case.
Step 8: After reviewing, click on the “Submit” button to lodge your complaint.
Upon submission, you’ll receive an email confirmation and can track the status of your complaint online using the ticket/complaint ID. The Voters Service Portal is designed to handle issues related to voter registration, polling booth discrepancies, EVM concerns, election expenditure, and other electoral malpractices.
ECI Helpline Numbers for General Elections
For any election-related inquiries, you can utilize the following resources:
- 1950 Toll-Free Number: Dial 1950 number with your local STD code for general election queries.
- Voter Helpline App: Available on both Android ( Voter Helpline – Google Play) and iOS (Voter Helpline - App Store (apple.com)), this app provides detailed information about polling booths, online form applications, and connects you with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs).
Direct Contact Details for the ECI
If you need to contact the ECI directly, here are the contact details:
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EPABX Numbers: 1123052205, 1123052212, 1123052146
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Email for Complaints: complaints@eci.gov.in
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ECI Control Room Numbers: +911123052220, +911123052221
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Fax Lines: 11-23052219, 11-23052162
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Office Address:
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi - 110001
These resources are dedicated to assisting citizens with any election-related concerns or complaints.
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