Voting made easy with polling booths within gated community
The gated community of Orchid Springs in Kolathur successfully facilitated polling booths for the recent elections, contributing to a high voter turnout of 86.08%. Residents appreciated the convenience of having polling stations within their community, which saw an average turnout of 77% at the booths. The initiative by the Election Commission of India aimed to make voting more accessible and was well-received by the residents.
- ▪Orchid Springs had its clubhouse serve as polling booths, leading to a voter turnout of 86.08%.
- ▪The community organized various amenities for voters, including refreshments and comfortable seating.
- ▪Preparations for the polling day began three weeks in advance, with strict rules set by the Election Commission of India.
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Kolathur constituency has witnessed a good voter turnout (86.08%), and this gated community has contributed in no small measure to it.Orchid Springs, a gated community in Kolathur, got its club house to function as polling booths on election day (April 23), drawing an enthusiastic response from residents.The Election Commission of India (ECI) seeks to bring polling stations closer to voters’ residences. And the initiative worked like a charm here. Two halls in the Club House saw an average voter turnout of 77%.From elaborate kolams leading to the community hall, eco-friendly decor to thirst quenchers, the management committee of the gated community rolled out the red carpet to voters.When the ECI had sought interest from gated communities in serving as polling booths, Orchid Springs…
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