Home voting begins in Kangpokpi
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO-IPR
Kpi, April 14 2024:
Vote from Home (VfH) or home voting facility commenced in Kangpokpi district on April 13 .
Under the strict supervision of the District Election Officer (DEO)/DC, the polling officials conducted home voting for eligible elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) at 46-Saikul (ST), 50-Kangpokpi and 51-Saitu (ST) Assembly Constituencies of Kangpokpi district yesterday.
Altogether 72 eligible electors of the district, including 45 senior citizens and 27 PwDs will exercise their franchise using postal ballot at their respective homes/places in presence of the polling officials by opting VfH facility.
Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a major step towards promoting inclusive and accessible elections by extending the VfH facility to senior citizens above 85 years and persons with more than 40 percent disability.
Starting early in the m )m-ing yesterday, the polling team comprising six teams each consisting of Micro Observer, two Polling Officers, videographer and two security personnel began visiting the houses of the absentee voters and supervising the postal ballot voting process in regards to the three ACs.
The team took utmost care to avoid any foul play or tampering with the ballot box.