Mon Mar 30 04:57:20 UTC 2026: # Kerala Pioneers Home Voting for Elderly and Disabled in 2026 Assembly Elections

The Story

Kerala is set to begin home voting for eligible voters aged 85 and above, and persons with disabilities (PwD) on Monday, March 30, 2026, as part of the State Assembly elections. Over 2.07 lakh voters have opted for this facility, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) approving 1,45,592 applications from the 85-plus category and 62,220 applications from PwD voters. Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur, and Ernakulam have the highest numbers of elderly voters utilizing this option, while Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Malappuram lead in PwD voter participation.

Key Points

  • Home voting commences in Kerala on March 30, 2026, for voters above 85 years and PwD.
  • Over 2.07 lakh voters have opted for home voting.
  • 1,45,592 applications approved for voters in the 85-plus category.
  • 62,220 applications approved for PwD voters.
  • Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur, and Ernakulam have the highest number of elderly home voters.
  • Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Malappuram have the highest number of PwD home voters.
  • 2,468 teams arranged by the ECI for smooth conduct of home voting.
  • Kozhikode has the highest number of teams (308).
  • Kerala has 2,44,927 voters in the PwD category and 5,55,302 voters aged 80 and above, as per the final electoral roll published on March 23.

Key Takeaways

  • Kerala is proactively addressing voter accessibility challenges by implementing home voting for elderly and disabled citizens.
  • The high number of applications suggests a significant demand for and acceptance of this facility among eligible voters.
  • The Election Commission is taking measures to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of the home voting process.

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