District Election Official stated that the distribution of post ballot application to 500 elders and more than 20,000 physically challenged people will be completed within 2 days.
Coimbatore: District Election Officials stated that the distribution of post ballot application to 500 elders and more than 20,000 physically challenged people will be completed within 2 days.
There are around 500 voters above the age of 80 and more than 20,000 voters who are physically challenged in Coimbatore. With the Covid-19 pandemic, the Election Commission decided to allow postal ballot facility to these category.
With the State Assembly Elections soon approaching in Tamilnadu, the Election Commission has decided to accept postal votes for old people above the age of 80, physically challenged people and people who are affected by Covid-19.
Post this election officials are visiting these voters in-person to get their 12D forms signed.
Election Department Officials stated that " Postal ballot scheme has been approved and the forms for it are being distributed in Coimbatore. This work will be completed within 2 days. Interested people can opt for this option.
People who have got the forms have to vote in front of the Election Officer in their respective booth. Election Commission has also decided to take a video coverage of this postal voting session." He said.
There are around 500 voters above the age of 80 and more than 20,000 voters who are physically challenged in Coimbatore. With the Covid-19 pandemic, the Election Commission decided to allow postal ballot facility to these category.
With the State Assembly Elections soon approaching in Tamilnadu, the Election Commission has decided to accept postal votes for old people above the age of 80, physically challenged people and people who are affected by Covid-19.
Post this election officials are visiting these voters in-person to get their 12D forms signed.
Election Department Officials stated that " Postal ballot scheme has been approved and the forms for it are being distributed in Coimbatore. This work will be completed within 2 days. Interested people can opt for this option.
People who have got the forms have to vote in front of the Election Officer in their respective booth. Election Commission has also decided to take a video coverage of this postal voting session." He said.