Mumbai, 06 Nov (HS): The

State Election Commission will set up over one lakh polling stations in the state

for the Assembly elections on November 20.

The maximum number of polling

stations are in Pune – 8,462, followed by Mumbai Suburbs – 7,579, Nashik –

4,922 and Nagpur – 4,631.

In

an attempt to improve voting in urban areas, polling stations have been marked

in many housing complexes and in rural and tribal areas in places where the

voters can reach easily.

In

most of the polling centres, facilities for Persons with Disabilities have

been ensured.

The

number of polling stations has been increased in the tribal and difficult

regions, in Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nandurbar, Dhule and Amravati districts.

Facilities of Voters Centre, Helplines, Information, and instruction banners

will be made for the voters.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar