Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 18 –
Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal said that in honor of the celebration of democracy during the Lok Sabha Elections-2024, the Election Commission has made special provisions at polling stations to facilitate voting for individuals with disabilities and those aged 85 and above so that they can exercise their franchise. There are approximately 1.48 lakh disabled voters in the state.
He further elaborated that to ensure convenient access for the aforementioned categories of voters, along with making arrangements for ramps, wheel chairs, transportation arrangements, medical kits etc., at the polling stations, NCC and NSS volunteers should be deployed to assist them. Moreover, The Commission has also created a Saksham app for the disabled voters to provide information related to elections.
He said that the Education Department plays a crucial role in elections since most polling stations are located within schools. Teachers should give information regarding the election process to students and encourage them to raise awareness among their parents and others about the importance of voting. On voting day, when parents come to cast their votes, students should accompany them, take a selfie together, and upload it.
The Election Commission's goal is to ensure that every eligible voter in the country exercises their franchise and actively participates in the elections.
Director General of Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Caste and Backward Class Welfare Department, Ashima Brar, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Mandip Singh Brar, Labour Commissioner Mani Ram Sharma and senior officers of other departments were also present on this occasion.