Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Election Commission has announced that individuals who are unable to travel to the polling station in the Local Authorities Election due to physical disabilities can apply for a special transport facility to assist them in reaching the polling station.

According to the statement, any person who cannot travel to the polling station on foot, or by services provided by the Sri Lanka Transport Board, Sri Lanka Railways, or any public transport due to physical disability, may apply in writing to the Returning Officer of the District.

The application can be made either by the individual or by another person on their behalf (excluding a candidate) to request the use of a vehicle for transportation to the polling stat...