Elderly voters suffer at Tiruppur booth; officials accused of apathy
Tiruppur witnessed a rise in voter turnout in the recently concluded Assembly election, aided by Election Commission awareness drives. However, allegations have emerged that inadequate basic facilities and poor planning at some polling stations caused severe hardship for senior citizens. Kadhar Batcha, president of the Tiruppur District Consumer Protection Association, said polling booths set up at the AKR Academy school campus in Thirumuruganpoondi under the Avinashi constituency lacked proper arrangements. He alleged that his wife, aged over 70, slipped on a smooth ramp and suffered a leg fracture, leaving her dependent on a wheelchair.
