The claim: You can keep your name on voter lists in two places.
Our verdict: False
The law does not allow registration in more than one constituency, or more than once within the same constituency. A false declaration connected with the roll can bring up to one year in prison, a fine, or both. If you move, the proper route is to shift your entry rather than hold two.
Exceptions and limits
Section 31 punishes a false written statement or declaration; it does not itself make having a duplicate entry an offence. Separately, section 62(3) of the 1951 Act voids all votes cast by a person who votes in more than one constituency of the same class at a general election.
Sources
- Representation of the People Act, 1950, sections 17, 18 and 31 (Manual of Election Law, Vol I)
- Election Commission of India, note and FAQs on annual revision of electoral rolls, Q46
Related: How to correct or update your voter ID details
This is a commonly repeated belief, and we are not attributing it to any person or party. Written by the India Vote Kar editorial team and checked on 31 October 2026. India Vote Kar also sells election software and campaign services; see how we check. Spotted a mistake? See our corrections policy.