Election Commission starts work to allow postal ballot for the old

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Monday said it has started working on guidelines to allow those over 80 years and people with disabilities to use postal ballot to cast their vote.

The move comes days after the Law Ministry amended Conduct of Election Rules allowing 'absentee voters' of essential services, senior citizens of more than 80 years of age and people with disabilities.

Absentee voter refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station. Officials said that in both these categories there are people who are unable to reach the polling stations.