Hyderabad, May 12 -- In a bid to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure the inclusivity of all voters, prominent High Court advocates Afsar Jahan and Qudsia Tabassum have forwarded a proposal concerning pardanasheen or veiled women to the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana.

Citing concerns over the vulnerability of certain sections of the electorate, particularly burqa wearing women, the advocates have urged the deployment of women polling staff in all polling stations across the state during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on May 13, 2024.

The proposal, rooted in a deep understanding of the prevailing socio-economic dynamics and electoral challenges, aims to mitigate the threat of intimidation and ensure the unhindered partic...