Goa, May 6 -- As the nation gears up for the Lok Sabha elections, thousands of people who moved to Goa from neighboring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka face significant challenges in exercising their fundamental right to vote. Despite the critical importance of participation in the democratic process, these citizens find themselves grappling with a severe shortage of public transportation options. Leaving them to bear the financial burden of returning to their native places to cast their ballots.

One of the voters recounted the frustration, stating, "We've been here since 6 AM, yet we still haven't been able to find a bus. Normally, buses are readily available, but due to the elections, we're facing this issue with no one to help us....