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JK: ECI establishes 114 special polling stations in Udhampur Parliamentary constituency

Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) In a first-of-its-kind move towards inclusivity and environmental consciousness, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established 114 remarkable polling stations of different categories for voters in Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency which went for polling on Friday in the first phase of General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024.
These innovative polling stations viz; women manned, youth manned, PwD manned, Green Polling Stations, Border Polling Stations, and Unique Polling Stations were designed to cater specifically to women, youth, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), promote eco-friendly practices and cater to voters of different kind in the region.
“The polling stations were established under specific themes in all five districts of Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency which went for polls,” said an official.
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