Question

Which of the following was the first Indian state to issue photo identity cards to its voters?

• A. Tamil Nadu
• B. Rajasthan
• C. West Bengal
• D. Haryana

Hint:

Haryana made history by becoming the first Indian state to issue photo voter ID cards. This initiative helped lay the groundwork for cleaner elections in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

India introduced photo identity cards for voters to ensure fair and transparent elections. The Election Commission of India initiated this program as part of electoral reforms.
Haryana became the first Indian state to implement this initiative in 1988. The aim was to eliminate impersonation and electoral fraud by verifying the identity of every voter.
Let’s analyze the options:
- (A) Tamil Nadu — This state was one of the early adopters, but not the first to implement the voter ID system.
- (B) Rajasthan — Played a role in electoral reforms but was not the first in photo voter ID rollout.
- (C) West Bengal — Also had advanced electoral procedures but introduced voter IDs later.
- (D) Haryana — ✔️ Correct answer. Haryana was the pioneer state in introducing photo identity cards in elections.
This move by Haryana set the precedent for other states and was later adopted nationwide by the Election Commission.