is voter id card necessary for voting

No, a Voter ID card (EPIC) is not strictly necessary for voting, but your name must be on the electoral roll to cast your vote. You must carry one of the multiple valid photo identification documents approved by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to the polling station.

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• MNREGA Job Card
• Passbook issued by Bank/Post Office with a photo
• Official Identity Cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs