SaralnamaDisabled voters lit diyas for democracy on at LCT Ghat, Patna. They appealed for strong participation in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Using wheelchairs and crutches, they held lamps and encouraged people to vote. The event, organized with the District Election Office, aimed to raise awareness about voting rights. SWEEP icon Rakesh Kumar led the participants in taking a pledge to vote early. The campaign 'One Diya for Voting' will continue in Patna to ensure 100% participation of disabled voters in the 2025 elections. Special facilities like wheelchairs, ramps, and Braille ballot papers will be provided at polling stations. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 08:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Disabled voters lit diyas for democracy on 29 Oct 2023 at LCT Ghat, Patna
- They appealed for strong participation in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections
- Using wheelchairs and crutches, they held lamps and encouraged people to vote