Coimbatore Offers Free Transport for Senior Citizens and Disabled Voters on Election Day
Free transport for senior citizens, persons with disabilities in Coimbatore on polling day
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In preparation for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election on April 23, the Coimbatore district administration will provide free transport for senior citizens aged 75 and above, as well as persons with disabilities. This initiative aims to facilitate easier access to polling stations for these groups.
- 01Free transport is available for senior citizens aged 75 and above and persons with disabilities.
- 02The initiative is in response to the Election Commission of India's directions.
- 03Eligible voters will receive transport from their homes to polling booths and back.
- 04This service aims to alleviate travel difficulties for vulnerable voter groups.
- 05The Tamil Nadu Assembly election is scheduled for April 23.
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Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election on April 23, 2026, the Coimbatore district administration has announced a free transport initiative for senior citizens aged 75 years and above and persons with disabilities. This decision follows directives from the Election Commission of India and aims to ease the travel challenges faced by these voters when heading to polling stations. Eligible voters will benefit from free transport services, which will take them from their residences to their designated polling booths and return them home after they cast their votes. This initiative underscores the commitment to ensuring that all citizens can participate in the electoral process without facing logistical barriers.
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This initiative will help senior citizens and persons with disabilities participate in the electoral process without facing transport challenges.
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