No queues for physically handicapped at LG Polls
The elders and the physically handicapped could cast their ballots
first time at the forthcoming Local Government elections without waiting
in queues, said Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshappriya.
Around twenty five percent of the population are visually impaired or
physically handicapped, it is revealed. An extra junior preciding
officer (EJPO) will be assigned to each polling booth to help them cast
their votes, he said.
Meanwhile most of the candidates have shown a keen interest to
maintain an environment friendly election campaign, specially in the
Colombo city.
This time city walls are free from posters unlike in previous years.
This is commendable, he said.
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