In a significant step towards inclusive voting, 1409 elderly and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) cast their ballots from home across all seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi on the second day of the exercise, according to an official statement. This home voting facility began on May 17 and will continue until May 25.
The West Delhi constituency reported the highest number of home votes, with 348 voters participating, 299 of whom were elderly. By the end of the second day, a total of 2,956 voters had utilized the home voting facility.
Delhi is set to go to the polls on May 25. Highlighting the impact of this initiative, former Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and former Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi successfully cast their votes from home on May 17. A total of 5,406 voters across Delhi, comprising elderly individuals and PwDs, have submitted Form 12D to avail themselves of the home voting facility for the 2024 elections. This facility is designed to accommodate voters aged 85 and above, as well as PwDs, ensuring they can participate in the electoral process with ease and dignity without needing to visit polling stations.
This initiative underscores the commitment to making the voting process accessible and convenient for all citizens, allowing them to exercise their democratic rights from the comfort of their homes.