Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 12 -- Kerala State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan has said special focus is being given to guarantee the voting rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs) and to make the electoral process fully inclusive.
"PwDs, who constitute 2-3 percent of the national population, must be provided with all necessary facilities to exercise their franchise", he said.
The Election Commission, government agencies and voluntary organisations are working together towards this goal, with support from the Supreme Court, he noted.
Stressing that universal adult franchise is the greatest strength of democracy, he said no eligible voter should be left out of the rolls.
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