Delhi Polls: Pick & drop facility for…

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New Delhi (NVI): Differently-abled and elderly voters above 80 can avail pick and drop facility to easily cast their votes in the Delhi Assembly elections, the Election Commission has said.

The facility will be available for Divyang and senior electors (80+) on polling day (February 8), the office of Delhi Chief Electoral Office (CEO) said in a tweet.

Those voters who have opted for it through the CEO website can avail the facility. Last day of registration for pick and drop facility is January 31, election officials have said.

Electors can register themselves on ceodelhi.gov.in website, or by calling at 1950 helpline or sending SMS on 7738299899. They can also register themselves through a mobile application, which will soon be available on Play Store. They will be sent a text message a day before and on the day of the voting, informing about the time they will be picked up from their registered address.

The EC has said that district election offices in Delhi would arrange for cars, auto and e-rickshaws for the service.