K'taka elections: Elderly to vote from home today

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Karnataka is gearing up for the State Assembly elections, scheduled to take place on May 10, 2023. Officials have been making arrangements to ensure a smooth and fair voting experience for all eligible citizens. According to media reports, voting through ballot paper will take place from April 29 to May 6.

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that people above the age of 80 years will be allowed to vote from the comfort of their own homes this time around, with officials visiting their houses to collect the votes.

To ensure a transparent and secure process, officials from the Election Commission will be accompanied by police personnel to the houses of people above the age of 80 years. The voting process will be done secretly and it will be video recorded to maintain transparency and avoid any doubts or questions.