Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EC introduces ‘vote from home’ for elderly, persons with disabilities.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that for the first time in Lok Sabha elections, individuals aged above 85 years and those with over 40% disability will have the option to cast their votes from their homes in the 2024 elections. This nationwide initiative, called 'voting from home', will be facilitated by sending Form 12 D to their residences before nominations. The forthcoming elections for the 543 Lok Sabha seats will unfold across seven phases. Ramps and wheelchairs will be provided at polling booths, and transport facilities will be provided for those with disabilities.

March 16, 2024
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