Home Voting Initiative for Senior Citizens and Differently-Abled in Coimbatore Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
168 teams to conduct home voting for senior citizens and differently-abled in Coimbatore
The Hindu
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In Coimbatore district, the Election Commission of India will facilitate home voting for senior citizens aged 85 and above, and differently-abled voters for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026. A total of 7,583 senior voters and 1,692 differently-abled voters have registered for this service.
- 01Home voting is available for senior citizens over 85 and differently-abled voters.
- 02Polling officers will visit homes to collect ballots.
- 03A total of 7,583 senior citizens and 1,692 differently-abled voters have applied.
- 04Voting by post or at home requires submission of Form 12D.
- 05The initiative aims to enhance accessibility for vulnerable voters.
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The Election Commission of India has implemented a home voting initiative for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026, specifically for senior citizens aged 85 and above and differently-abled voters in Coimbatore district. A total of 7,583 senior voters and 1,692 differently-abled voters have opted for this facility by submitting Form 12D by the deadline of April 3, 2026. Polling officers, along with micro observers, will visit the homes of these eligible voters to collect their ballots. This initiative aims to ensure that those who may face difficulties in reaching polling stations can still participate in the electoral process, thereby promoting inclusivity and accessibility in voting.
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This initiative will empower senior citizens and differently-abled individuals in Coimbatore to exercise their voting rights without facing mobility challenges.
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