A total of 19,774 electors of above 85 years of age and 6,638 persons with disabilities (PwDs) have been approved by the Returning Officers for home voting in Assam Assembly elections.
This was informed by the Election Commission of India in a press statement issued today.
Home voting in different constituencies of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry has already commenced and will be completed by April 5.
The elector will be informed of the schedule of home voting in advance and a team of polling officials will visit the elector’s residence to collect their vote.
A second visit will also be undertaken if the voter is not available on the first visit.
A videographer will accompany the polling officials along with police security cover and the entire process will be video graphed to ensure utmost transparency while preserving the secrecy of the vote.
Contesting candidates of recognised political parties are provided a list of electors availing home voting facility. As per procedure, all candidates are informed about the schedule of the visits of the polling teams, and if they wish, they can depute their representative to accompany polling teams after intimation in Form 10 to the Returning Officer.
Remaining 85+ and PwD electors who have not opted for the optional home voting facility will be provided with all necessary facilities at the polling stations, including volunteers, wheelchairs, and other assistance, to ensure a comfortable voting experience, the statement said.
