Record Home Voting Turnout in Maharashtra Elections

In the November 20 Maharashtra polls, 94% of eligible Latur Rural voters opted for home voting. This new facility by the Election Commission aids citizens aged 85+ and those with disabilities. Currently in the first voting round, it covers 332 individuals with subsequent rounds until November 17.

A significant number of citizens in the Latur Rural constituency utilized the Election Commission's new home voting facility ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra polls. Officials reported that 94% of those eligible participated in this initiative, marking a notable level of civic engagement.

This initiative accommodates citizens aged 85 and above, as well as individuals with disabilities. In the first round of home voting conducted on Monday, 332 people participated, including 273 senior citizens and 59 people with disabilities. This accounts for 94% of all eligible home voters in the constituency, according to Election Officer Sandeep Kulkarni.

A total of 24 teams have been deployed to reach all 353 eligible home voters. The initiative will be implemented in stages, with the next rounds scheduled to begin on November 14 in Udgir and Nilanga, followed by Latur City, Ausa, and Ahmedpur on November 15.

(With inputs from agencies.)