The Election Commission has decided that those above 17 years of age can now apply in advance to register as voters once they turn 18. Till recently, people turning 18 on or before January 1 of a particular year, were eligible to enrol themselves in the voters' list. Those turning 18 after January 1 had to wait for one whole year to register as voters. Following a change in election law, people can resister as voters on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, on turning 18.PTI

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