The Election Commission of India office.
Credit: PTI File Photo
The Election Commission has brought out the Saksham app to benefit the 2.76 lakh differently abled electors, who will cast votes in the state for the Phase 2 elections on Friday.
The app provides useful information at the voter's fingertips, including facilities like wheelchair and transport, separate queue as well as sign language experts and Braille cards. Requests can be made for any of the facilities listed on the app till 5 pm on Friday.
As on Thursday evening, several differently-abled electors had requested for the facilities in the 14 constituencies going to the polls. This includes transport (489), wheelchair (756) and request for helpers (31).
Rs 2.31 crore seized
Officials have seized Rs 2.31 crore worth of cash and valuables in the 24 hours prior to Thursday evening. The total value of the seized cash and materials has reached Rs 433.39 crore.
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