EC to launch campaign to ensure inclusion of PwDs

To ensure the active participation of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the election process, a high-level meeting of different departments of the Punjab Government was held on Monday under the chairmanship of the State Chief Electoral Officer Dr S Kruna Raju.

Dr Raju, speaking on the occasion, said that the theme of the eight National Voters’ Day (NVD) is “accessible elections”.

“The Election Commission of India has decided to ensure participation of the persons with disabilities in the election process during 2019 general elections. The Election Registration Officers would conduct a survey to analyze the kind of help which is required for the PwDs to cast their vote in their respective areas,” he said. The CEO said that to sensitize the PwDs about the importance of a vote, a total of 1,992 Voter Literary Clubs have been formed with total 40,196 members.

“For the help of PwDs, special officers have been designated in all constituencies who will ensure enrollment of PwDs and will also provide requisite help to PwDs at the polling booth to facilitate him to cast vote,” he said.

He said that the volunteers of NYK, NSS, NCC and NGOs would also be deputed for the help of PwDs who will also facilitate them to cast their votes.