Postal ballot collection has kicked off in Coimbatore, focusing on elderly voters over 85 years old and those with disabilities.
Election officials are making sure that everyone who wants to vote can do so conveniently.
In the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, there are 2,570 senior voters and 424 differently-abled voters.
Meanwhile, Pollachi Lok Sabha constituency has 2,085 elderly voters and 567 differently abled voters opting for postal voting.
The Election Commission introduced this option to help seniors avoid the hassle of going to polling booths.
It’s also available to those with over 40 percent disability. Voters using postal ballots get Form 12-D for their vote.
The registration for postal voting started recently and will continue until April 9.
After that, the process will begin for seniors and differently abled voters who want to vote by mail.
To ensure transparency, election staff will visit voters’ homes and record the registration process on video.
This approach ensures a fair and accountable system.
Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha election is set for April 19, with the results expected after votes are counted nationwide on June 4.
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