Election Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Officers of poll-bound States and UTs to ensure that each polling station is equipped with assured Minimum Facilities and voter assistance on poll day. The Commission said that facilities should include drinking water, a waiting area with shade, toilet with water facility, adequate lighting, a ramp of proper gradient for PwD electors, a standard voting compartment, and proper signage.

EC also instructed to display four uniform and standardized Voter Facilitation posters at all polling stations containing the polling Station Details, List of Candidates, Do’s and Don’ts, list of Approved Identification Documents and the voting process to strengthen voter awareness. The Commission further directed the setting up of Voter Assistance Booths for every polling station location to assist electors in locating their polling booth number and serial number in the electoral roll. Mobile phone deposit facility for voters will be provided outside the entrance of the polling station for the convenience of the voters.