The Election Commission of India (ECI) is looking at the possibility of having polling stations in high-rises and residential colonies during elections as part of the efforts to boost voter participation in urban areas.
As Kerala is significantly urbanised, this arrangement will benefit voters in high-rises, especially in cities such as Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, P. Pawan, Deputy Director of ECI’s Media Division said here on Friday (June 13, 2025) while explaining the initiatives of the ECI.
Preliminary assessment shows Kerala may need 6,500 more polling stations: Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar
Rathan U. Kelkar, Chief Electoral Officer – Kerala said his office has issued a direction to District Collectors, who are also the District Election Officers, to identify high-rise buildings that are eligible to have polling stations.
Reportedly, this arrangement, meant to address ‘voter apathy’ in urban areas, will cater to high-rise buildings and residential colonies that have voter numbers in adequately large numbers to justify an additional booth.
