Today’s Current Affairs: Former Leaders Vote From Home in Delhi
In a unique move, former Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, and former Union Minister Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi have utilized the home voting facility to cast their votes in Delhi.
The Delhi poll body recently introduced a home voting facility for elderly voters and persons with disabilities, with 1,482 voters already taking advantage of this option on the first day. As of now, a total of 5,406 voters have applied to use the home voting facility in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
h2 What is the purpose of the home voting facility introduced by the Delhi poll body?
– A. To increase voter turnout among elderly individuals and persons with disabilities
– B. To allow celebrities to vote from their homes
– C. To save money on polling stations
– D. To make voting more difficult for certain groups
Answer: A. To increase voter turnout among elderly individuals and persons with disabilities
h2 How many voters have exercised their right to vote from home during the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi?
– A. 1,482 voters
– B. 2,956 voters
– C. 5,406 voters
– D. 1409 voters
Answer: C. 5,406 voters
h2 Which constituency reported the highest number of home votes during the election?
– A. North Delhi
– B. South Delhi
– C. East Delhi
– D. West Delhi
Answer: D. West Delhi
h2 Who successfully cast their votes using the home voting facility in the New Delhi parliamentary constituency?
– A. Dr Manmohan Singh
– B. LK Advani
– C. Mohammad Hamid Ansari
– D. Dr Murli Manohar Joshi
Answer: A. Dr Manmohan Singh
What is the home voting facility introduced by the Delhi poll body?
The home voting facility was introduced for elderly voters and persons with disabilities (PwDs) to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes.
Who are some of the prominent leaders who have utilized the home voting facility?
Former vice president Mohammad Hamid Ansari, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, former deputy prime minister LK Advani, and former Union minister Dr Murli Manohar Joshi have utilized the home voting facility.
How many voters have participated in home voting across all seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi?
A total of 2,956 voters have exercised their right to vote from home across all seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi.
What is the total number of voters who have filled out Form 12D to avail of the home voting facility?
A total of 5,406 voters across Delhi, including elderly individuals and PwDs, have filled out Form 12D to avail of the home voting facility in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Today's Current Affairs in Delhi saw some prominent leaders casting their votes from the comfort of their homes. Former vice president Mohammad Hamid Ansari, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, former deputy prime minister LK Advani, and former Union minister Dr Murli Manohar Joshi all took advantage of the home voting facility introduced by the Delhi poll body. A total of 1,409 voters participated in the second day of home voting, with the West Delhi constituency reporting the highest number of home votes. This initiative aims to make voting easier for elderly voters and persons with disabilities, ensuring they can participate in the electoral process with ease and dignity. With a total of 2,956 voters already having exercised their right to vote from home, Delhi will head to polls on May 25.
