ECI Allows Postal Ballots For COVID-19 Patients & Those Over 65

ECI said electors above the age of 65 years & COVID-19 patients under quarantine will be allowed postal ballot.

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Ahead of Bihar Assembly election, which is likely to be held in October-November, Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that electors above the age of 65 years and COVID-19 patients under home/institutional quarantine will be able to vote by postal ballot.

According to NDTV, such a facility was earlier available only for people over the age of 80 and those who are not in their home state.

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This decision has been taken keeping in mind the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country.

(This is a developing story. It will be updated with more details.)