Thane District Election Officer Ashok Shingare has said that voters without a Voter ID card would be eligible to utilise alternative picture ID cards during the next elections. Shingare noted that if voters are unable to receive a Voter ID card on time or have problems with their current ID cards, they can use alternate solutions approved by the Election Commission of India.

A statement from Ashok Shingare's office stated that alternative ID cards include the Aadhaar Card, MGNREGA Job Card, Bank/Post Office Passbook with photo, Health Insurance Smart Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, RGI Smart Card, Indian Passport, Pension Document with photo, and Government/PSU/Company Service ID card with employee photo, among others.