Vote-from-Home Facility Eligibility

India is preparing for its longest election season since 1951. To ensure inclusivity, the Election Commission of India has extended the vote from home facility to persons with disabilities and senior citizens aged 85 and above. Eligible voters include those with at least 40% disability, media personnel, essential service workers, and armed forces personnel away from home. Applicants must submit Form 12D within five days of polling notification. The home voting process involves a visit by polling officials, and voters can nominate a companion if needed. Updates are available on government websites.

What is the main purpose of extending the vote-from-home facility in India?

• To increase voter turnout among young people

• To test new voting technology

• To make the voting process more inclusive and accessible

• To reduce the cost of elections

Who is eligible to use the vote-from-home facility based on age?

• People aged 60 and above

• People aged 90 and above

• People aged 70 and above

• People aged 85 and above

What is the minimum disability percentage required to avail the vote-from-home facility?

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

• 40%

Which group of people is NOT mentioned as eligible for the vote-from-home facility?

• Armed Forces personnel posted away from home

• School teachers

• Healthcare workers

• Media personnel covering polling day

What form must be submitted to apply for the vote-from-home facility?

• Form 15B

• Form 12D

• Form 10A

• Form 20C

Within how many days of the polling date notification must the application form be submitted?

• 5 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

How many times will the polling team attempt to visit the voter's home for the voting process?

• Three times

• Four times

• Once

• Twice

What happens if the voter is absent during the second visit by the polling team?

• The voter can apply for another visit

• A third visit will be scheduled

• The voter will be ineligible to vote

• The voter can vote at the polling booth

Who can assist a person with blindness during the home voting process?

• A polling officer

• A government official

• A family member

• A nominated companion

Where can updates on the gazette notification by the ECI be found?

• Government websites like PIB

• Local newspapers

• Election commission offices

• Social media platforms