Mules to carry poll materials in Uttrarakhand

Dehradun, May 11: With high altitude and difficult terrain in Uttarakhand posing problems for transporting the polling parties, the EC is relying on mules for carrying election material, including EVMs, to the far-flung areas in the state
The Election commission on Sunday, sent 99 polling parties to different areas of the hill state where the election would be held on May 13, official sources said here today.

The parties would reach the far-flung areas like Bahetra in Chamoli district, which is the most-farther area from the road, with the help of mules, the EC sources said.

If the need be, helicopters can also be used, the sources added.

Bahetra, 45 km away from the main road, is the most remote area in the state. Similarly, the highest polling station Niti is situated at a height of 11,000 feet.

There are other areas also like Hakora and Bona, which are also situated far away from the roads.

During the Election campaign, political leaders and workers have made extensive use of mules in various parts of the hilly terrain.

Nearly 1000 villages in Uttarakhand are still deprived of roads and electricity and the election commission finds it tough to send poll agents and materials including EVMs there.

Bureau Report

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