India, Oct. 13 -- Indian citizens who are eligible to vote but are not registered on the electoral roll can apply for voter registration online. The Election Commission of India provides a portal where applicants can submit their forms, provide supporting documents, and track their applications.

A voter ID card is commonly used as proof of identity during elections. However, possessing a voter ID card and having a person's name on the electoral roll are two different things. The name must appear on the relevant electoral roll to vote.

To register as a general voter, an applicant must be an Indian citizen, meet the minimum voting age, ordinarily reside in the constituency where registration is sought, and not be legally disqualified from...