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No postal ballot facility for voters above 65: EC
Why is it in news?
- The Election Commission said the postal ballot facility for electors above the age of 65 in the Bihar Assembly elections, which would have been the first time it would not be implemented.
Details:
- The Law Ministry notified the extension of postal ballots to electors over 65
- The decision was taken for the Assembly elections and bypolls due soon due to logistical challenges.
- The option of postal ballots would be available to electors over 80 years of age, persons with disabilities, essential service workers and those infected with COVID-19 or suspected to be.