India Vote

1. Apprise yourself of the political happenings in your area. Identify the next elections you would want to participate in. It is always advisable to make sure that you vote in all local and assembly level elections.
   
2. Apprise yourself of the political happenings in your area. Identify the next elections you would want to participate in. It is always advisable to make sure that you vote in all local and assembly level elections.
   
3. Talk yourself into it. Despite the more than occasional political turmoils and mishaps in the country, convince yourself that your vote will make a difference.
   
4. Wake up late. Good thing is that there is a holiday on the day of elections so you can get up late. Take advantage of this time to visit a place of worship(if you are a theist) and pray for all candidates, country and people. This will help you clear your mind and be more judicious in your approach.
   
5. Meditate for a while and dwell on all the candidates. If you have not already read their manifestos then now is the time.
   
6. Remember it is a secret ballot so don't discuss your vote with others, especially your neighbours. It’s a time waste and may lead to unnecessary debate. Make up your mind and remember the associated symbol of the candidate.
   
7. Register. If you don't have a voter’s card make sure that your name is in the voters list. You should do this at least a week before elections. Usually, people from the election commission will come to your house for verification. But if they don't turn up do make sure that you register yourself voluntarily.
   
8. Go around afternoon to vote, this way you can beat the crowd as people usually avoid heat and come in the mornings.
   
9. Sign in. Once you reach the voting center, go to any of the desks set up by various political parties and ask them if your name is there. This is to double check that you are a registered voter.
   
10. Go inside and stand in the queue, when your turn comes state your and your father's name. That's all they will ask. They will mark you with an indelible ink on your nail. It cannot be removed with most kinds of Nail-polish removers and thinners. It is a security measure to ensure that each individual votes only once.
    
11. Look for the machine. Once inside the room, you will find a machine in the corner with an enclosure around.
    
12. Press the symbol of the candidate. If it is a manual system, which is now becoming rare, then you need to stamp the right symbol on a ballot paper and put it in a box.
    
13. Stay there for a few seconds to make sure everything is fine and the machine is not beeping. This can happen due to an error.
    
14. Come home and relax. You have done your part. Enjoy the remaining day.
    

Tips

• If you find that someone else has already voted on your name then make a formal complaint to the election commission officer. This is a serious offense and must be reported.
• Going to one of the parties' counters doesn't mean that you have an obligation to vote for them. Take your time at the voting center and do a last minute evaluation by going over to various party posts and reading about the candidates.

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Vote-in-India