District Election Office, Samba Begins Two-Day Home Voting Exercise for Senior Citizens and Special Categories

Samba, September 24, 2024: The District Election Office (DEO), Samba, under the guidance of Sh. Rajesh Sharma, commenced a two-day exercise today to conduct home voting through postal ballots for absentee voters in the categories of Senior Citizens (AVSC), Persons with Disabilities (AVPD), and COVID-19 Suspects or Affected Persons (AVCO). This initiative ensures that every eligible voter in these special categories can cast their vote conveniently from their homes across the three constituencies of Vijaypur, Samba, and Ramgarh.Polling teams deployed for the exercise on the first day covered numerous voters across the district. The comprehensive outreach was aimed at ensuring that every eligible voter is able to exercise their democratic right, regardless of health or mobility challenges.The total absentee voters covered in the exercise are:Vijaypur Constituency: 167 absentee votersSamba Constituency: 170 absentee votersRamgarh Constituency: 49 absentee votersAs part of the initiative, DEO Rajesh Sharma personally visited several locations in the district, including Khour Salarian, where he interacted with home voters and received feedback on the process. DEO Sharma commended the polling teams for their efforts in ensuring extensive coverage, reaching voters even in remote areas on this first day of the exercise.The DEO praised the commitment of the teams, acknowledging their hard work in covering the district comprehensively and ensuring last-mile connectivity. He emphasized that no eligible voter should be left behind, particularly those in vulnerable categories.The second day of the home voting process will continue tomorrow, ensuring that all absentee voters in the district are fully covered.This initiative highlights the commitment of the District Election Office to ensuring inclusive and accessible voting, making the process as convenient and safe as possible for every citizen.