The Jago Re Effect.

A friend called to say they had gone to get the forms, for inclusion of name in electoral roll, after seeing the Jago Re advertisement. I was most impressed but then she added that the forms had all finished and they were told anyway it was too late and they should apply next time!

"Too late for what? At least get yourself registered, vote next time, or NEVER, but it is your right to be a listed voter at least!"

Cribbed about this to another friend. Forgot about it.
Yesterday afternoon, she called to to give this link for anybody who'd like to get their name included in the voters list from most cities in Maharashtra. Since most of my friends are not net savvy, I ended up applying, not just for her, but also a whole bunch of others. Some over the phone! It's as simple as that.

Didn't take more than five minutes per form, though in all the laughter racket (mainly about everybody's real age being revealed), the first two forms were filled incorrectly! (I filled 'Present Address' where 'Place of Birth' was to be filled) Didn't know what to do, so resent corrected forms! Hope these forms are accepted!

We didn't need to step out of the house or leave our dear blog unattended, and the first step is done. If nobody comes to verify within next fifteen days, I guess, some following up maybe needed.

What all was needed? You need to know how old you were on 1st Jan 2007. The rest was easy.

And now all friends, and friends' friends have an open offer to 'call and come' if they know anybody else who's interested.

The other option is to register is through Jago Re. Here you will have to print out, SIGN and SUBMIT the Voter Registration form to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of your Assembly Constituency (AC). You will find your ERO's address on the Jago Re site. This option my friends could have easily used when she was told forms were not available!
The best part is Jago Re will track your voter status for you! And now I know you can register until ten days before the final date of accepting candidate nominations.