The Election Commission urged for an inclusive and participative Lok Sabha Elections 2024 to take place as they promised to provide home voting facility for voters above the age of 85 and the ones with physical disabilities.
CEC Rajiv Kumar during the press conference held on March 16 to announce the dates for Lok Sabha elections and State Assemblies, he spoke about other factors related to the event of elections.
Home Voting Facility
To make voting more accessible for Indian voters, the election Commission announced the facility of home voting for -
1. Voters aged above 85
2. Voters with physical disabilities of 40 per cent benchmark.
Additionally the polling stations will have volunteers to help the voters in need along with wheelchairs & transport facility for a seamless experience.
How To Enrol For Home Voting?
Voters wishing to cast their votes from home must apply through Form 12-D to the returning officer of their respective constituency.
The Election Commission has mentioned that the access to Form 12-D should be easy for voters.
This application should be submitted within five days of the election notification.
Inclusive Voting Facilities
The PwD voters can also use Saksham App for further assistance and guidance for the voting procedure.
The EC has also promised to build permanent Assured Minimum Facilities including ramps where the polling booths are schools and they have called it "a gift of election process to students".
The pregnant women voters will also be provided with assistance in the booths.
What Are Assured Minimum Facilities?
To help the voters experience smooth election process, the Election Commission has listed few assured minimum facilities for every polling booth.
Drinking water
Toilets
Signage
Ramp/Wheelchair
Help Desk
Voter Facilitation centre
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