New Delhi, Feb 1: A total of 7,552 electors have opted for the home voting facility, available to elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election.
The home voting facility is available to voters above 85 years of age and PwDs, offering them the option to cast their votes from their homes, it said.
According to a statement, the Election Commission of India (ECI) deployed 206 teams of polling officers across 11 districts and 70 Assembly constituencies in the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), ensuring smooth and timely execution as per ECI guidelines.
As of January 31, 2025, 92 per cent of registered home voters have successfully cast their votes. This includes 5,982 senior citizens and 998 persons with disabilities.
District West recorded the highest home-voting turnout at 94 per cent, the statement said.
It mentioned that polling officials and security personnel visit voters’ residences to collect their votes and voters are notified in advance through SMS alerts to ensure they are prepared for the visit. (PTI)
