New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has taken massive strides in ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in the General Elections 2024 to ensure that no eligible voter is deprived of their right to vote on account of physical or other barriers.
So far, after the conclusion of 6 phases of elections, immense enthusiasm was seen amongst voters of various sections such as Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, Transgenders, and PVTGs. The facility for voting from the comfort of home for senior citizens above 85 years of age and PwDs with 40% benchmark disability was extended for the first time on a pan-India basis in General Elections 2024.
The concerted efforts, throughout the country under the leadership of the Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have seen many success stories from the States/UTs where the election has been completed till Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha Election – 2024. CEC Rajiv Kumar said “It has been the deep-founded resolve of the Commission to strive for continuous improvement in the electoral processes setting new standards globally.
ECI is determined to make the elections truly reflective of the spirit of plurality and diversity that is the pride of our country. ECI is dedicated to incorporating and deeply integrating the principles and practices of inclusivity and accessibility throughout the entire election process, setting an example before the society for replication everywhere.”
The preparations started two years back with concerted efforts of updation and registration of eligible citizens in the electoral rolls. This was achieved by conducting special registration drives, and camps, targeting these categories of voters. ECI has adopted a multipronged strategy to enhance participation amongst communities that are prone to be deprived of their right to vote.
