Bengaluru: The state Election Commission roped in Girish N. Gowda, paralympic high jumper as the election ambassador of the state. A decision in this regard was announced by the state election commissioner Sanjeev Kumar.
According to the commission sources, the appointment of the Gowda as the election ambassador will help the commission to motivate the people with special needs to exercise their right in a large number.
Speaking to ANI, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka Sanjeev Kumar said, “This year till February 28 we mapped 4,03,907 Persons with Disabilities and are arranging whatever they require for assistance. We have arranged 35,739 wheelchairs, over 52,000 magnifying glasses, over 2213 sign language interpreters and over 31000 assistants.” “Sturdy ramps are being arranged in all 58,180 booths and we are ensuring that they are all on ground floors. There will be special queue for Persons with Disabilities and assistance of all kinds will be provided,” he added.
