Ludhiana, June 20 -- The Government Senior Secondary Smart School at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), was tagged as a "green polling station" by the district administration for the Ludhiana West byelection held on Thursday. But what was supposed to be an eco-friendly and awareness-driven initiative turned out to be a letdown for voters.

Unlike the previous Lok Sabha elections in 2024, when green booths were decorated with selfie points, posters promoting sustainability, and saplings were given to voters, this time the designated green booth lacked any such arrangements. Voters said the space looked no different from any regular polling station.

"There were plants, but every school has those," said a female voter, who preferred to r...