What is the eligibility age, after the changes made in March 2024, for senior citizens to vote by postal ballot?

Indian Polity ·Previously asked in BPSC CCE 2024

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Question

What is the eligibility age, after the changes made in March 2024, for senior citizens to vote by postal ballot?

  1. A. 85 years (Correct answer)
  2. B. 80 years
  3. C. 82 years
  4. D. 90 years

Correct Answer

Option A — 85 years

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 85 years.

Key Points

  • After the changes made in March 2024, the eligibility age for senior citizens to opt for voting by postal ballot was revised to 85 years (raised from the earlier threshold of 80 years).
  • This means voters above 85 years of age can now avail the postal ballot / home-voting facility instead of travelling to a polling station.
  • The revised age criterion is 85 years, making option (A) correct.

Additional Information

  • the Election Commission introduced this change ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to rationalise the facility, along with the option of home voting for the aged and persons with disabilities to make elections more inclusive.