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ECI Mandates Full Accessibility for Bihar Elections

Voters with disabilities can pre-book transport or wheelchairs via the ECINET Divyang module, with 292 stations to be staffed by PwDs.

Overview

  • The directives cover the November 6 Bihar Assembly election and eight byelections scheduled for November 11.
  • All 90,712 polling sites in Bihar will be on ground or road-entry level and equipped with ramps suited for wheelchair access.
  • Persons with Disabilities and senior citizens will receive priority entry at polling booths.
  • Braille-enabled voter information slips and dummy Braille ballot sheets will be provided, with companion assistance allowed under Rule 49N.
  • Transport and wheelchair support can be requested through the ECINET Divyang (Saksham) Module for use at every polling location on voting day.