EC Offers Postal Ballot Facility to Elderly, Disabled, and COVID-Infected Voters

• 30 Oct 2023

Recently, the Election Commission of India has introduced an alternative postal ballot facility for voters aged 80 and above, those with disabilities, and individuals infected with COVID-19 In the forthcoming elections in five Indian states.

Key Points

• Eligibility: Eligible voters, including those aged 80 or above, disabled citizens, and COVID-infected individuals, are provided the option to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes through postal ballots.
• Form 12D: Chief Electoral Officer of Chhattisgarh, explained that a door-to-door survey was conducted by booth-level officials to identify such voters, and they were asked to fill out Form 12 'D.'
• Benefits: Voting for these individuals will be conducted at their homes via postal ballots with complete confidentiality. This process will be completed at least one day before the official voting date.
• To ensure transparency and compliance with Election Commission guidelines, videography of the postal voting process will also be carried out.