Q. What is the minimum age limit for voters to opt for postal ballot in Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, after the revision?
Answer:
65
Notes: According to the recent announcement from the Union Law Ministry of India, people aged 65 years and above can opt for postal ballot facility in Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.
The Law Ministry has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, the minimum age limit for voters to opt for postal ballot is reduced from the existing limit of 80. The ministry has also allowed COVID 19 suspect or affected persons to use the postal ballot facility. Voters of Bihar will be the first to benefit from the amended rules.