Watch | What are postal ballots, and who can apply for it?

Watch | What are postal ballots, and how can one apply?

Mail-in ballots, also referred to as postal ballots, offer registered voters the option to vote by mail rather than visiting a polling station

April 09, 2024 05:01 pm | Updated 05:55 pm IST

The Election Commission of India has recently allowed media persons covering election activities to cast their vote through postal ballots in the upcoming general elections.

Mail-in ballots, also referred to as postal ballots, offer registered voters the option to vote by mail rather than visiting a polling station.

It is a convenient alternative for those who cannot vote in person due to reasons such as being away from their home district, having a disability, or fulfilling essential duties on election day.

So, who is eligible for postal ballots? What is the application process?

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