Question

What reform has been introduced by the ECI to make voting more inclusive for the following group?

Senior Citizens - 60 years and above; and 80 years and above

Answer 1

The ECI has introduced several measures to make voting easier for senior citizens. Voters aged 80 years and above can use the home voting facility through postal ballots, subject to the prescribed conditions. Senior citizens are also provided with priority voting, accessible polling stations, ramps and assistance at polling booths to make the voting process more convenient.