EC Announces Para Archer & Arjuna Awardee Sheetal Devi As National PwD Icon

• Election Commission has announced Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee, Sheetal Devi as its National PwD Icon. Her name was announced at an Exhibition Cricket Match between the Indian Deaf Cricket Association Team and the Delhi and District Cricket Association team held.

• The match was organized by the Election Commission in association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to foster voter education and inclusivity.

• The event was graced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu.

• The Commission launched a dedicated Voter’s Guide for PwDs and Senior Citizen Electors. The comprehensive booklet outlines essential provisions available to PwDs and senior citizens, including infrastructural, informative, and procedural details at polling stations.

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Published date : 18 Mar 2024 05:46PM