How many young, elderly and disabled voters in the country?
New Delhi: The battle cry for Lok Sabha elections has been heard. The Election Commission has announced the election programme. During this period, Lok Sabha elections will be held across the country and assembly elections will also be held in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. The Election Commission said that this time about 97 crore voters will participate in the Lok Sabha elections. Along with this, 55 lakh EVMs will be used during the voting process. These machines will be installed at 10.5 lakh polling stations.
More than 48 thousand transgenders will take part in voting
Voters ranging from youth of 18 years to elders who have crossed 100 years of age take part in this festival of Lok Sabha elections. While sharing information in this regard, the Election Commission said that this time more than 21 crore youth will participate in the voting. Along with this, more than 88.4 lakh disabled voters will make their invaluable contribution in strengthening democracy. There are also more than 82 lakh people whose age is above 85 years. There are also 2.18 lakh voters whose age is above 100 years. This time more than 48 thousand transgenders will also take part in the voting.
Various arrangements at polling stations
The Election Commission said that we are making all efforts to make the elections memorable. Where there are even 5 voters, we will make polling booths there also. Along with this, drinking water will be available at all polling stations. Separate toilets will be built for men and women. Ramps and wheelchairs will also be arranged for disabled voters. Along with this, there will also be arrangements for electricity and lighting inside the polling stations.
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