Election Commission Treks 40km to Enable the Only Voter's Participation in Arunachal Village

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50pm on 18 Apr 2024,Thursday India

Election Commission officials undertook a challenging trek to ensure 44-year-old Sokhela Tayang, the sole voter of Malogam village in Arunachal Pradesh, could cast her vote in the Lok Sabha poll. Tayang, living alone after her parents' passing, resides in a remote area near the China border. The EC team, accompanied by security personnel, covered rough terrain to set up a polling station. Tayang's participation highlights the dedication to democracy, with 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories voting in India's largest-ever election.

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