Monday, 20 May 2024
Monday, 20 May 2024
86-year- old Maqbula Begum shows her finger marked with indelible ink after exercising her vote-from-home facility, for Lok Sabha elections, in West Bengal's Bardhaman. The Election Commission of India has expanded its 'vote-from-home' initiative to include Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and senior citizens aged 85 and above, enhancing accessibility to the electoral process.
101 year old Bela Sen after exercising her "home voting option" in presence of West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner cum District Election Officer Kuldeep Chaudhary, in West Singhbum. In the Maoist-hit Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency in Jharkhand where exercising one's democratic right often comes with formidable challenges, Bela's unwavering commitment to casting her vote shines through.
A 85-year-old voter casts her vote through postal ballot for the Lok Sabha elections under the 'voting from home' facility, in Nagaon district of Assam. Other than individuals aged 85 and older, persons with disabilities whose eligibility requires a benchmark disability of no less than 40% as certified by the relevant certifying authority are also qualified to utilise the vote-from-home option.
An elderly woman voter shows her ink-marked finger and ID card after casting her vote from her home through 'postal ballot' for Lok Sabha elections, at Gazole in Malda district. Media personnel covering 'polling day activities' who can present authorisation letters issued by the Election Commission are also eligible.
A senior citizen casts her vote through postal ballot for Lok Sabha elections, at her residence, in Bengaluru. Members of the armed forces stationed away from their hometowns, Central Armed Police Forces personnel deployed away from home, and individuals on polling duty are also eligible.
