GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 13th April. In a historic move aimed at promoting inclusivity and accessibility, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced the facility of home voting for elderly citizens above 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a benchmark disability of 40% or more in the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, announced this groundbreaking initiative, emphasizing the Commission’s commitment to ensuring the welfare and participation of all citizens in the electoral process.
Expressing gratitude for the ECI’s initiative, voters who have utilized the home voting facility in the initial phases have lauded the Commission’s efforts in facilitating their participation in the electoral process.
In various regions across the country, heartwarming stories of elderly voters and PwDs exercising their franchise from home have emerged, underscoring the transformative impact of this initiative on the democratic fabric of society.
The provision of home voting represents a progressive measure aimed at empowering voters facing physical barriers to traditional polling stations. Eligible voters can avail this facility by completing Form 12D and submitting it to the returning officer within five days of the election notification.
As India prepares for the upcoming phases of the Lok Sabha elections, the introduction of home voting stands as a testament to the ECI’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and transparency in the electoral process.
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