As per the Election Commission's recent announcement, voters above which age can vote from home using the Saksham App, which facilitates easier voting for Persons with Disabilities?

Explanation

The Saksham App launched by the Election Commission allows easier voting access for Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, voters above 85 years of age are eligible to vote from home. This initiative ensures that elderly voters and those with disabilities can conveniently cast their votes, in line with the Election Commission's motto of leaving no voter behind. Static facts about the Election Commission of India: 55 www.bankersadda.com | Adda247 App Key Facts: 1. Establishment: The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established on January 25, 1950. 2. Constitutional Authority: It is a permanent and independent body established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution to supervise elections in India. 3. Composition: o Initially, the Election Commission was a single-member body. However, in 1993, it became a multi-member body with one Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs). o The President of India appoints the CEC and ECs. Key Initiatives: • Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs): Introduced by the Election Commission to make the election process faster, more accurate, and tamper-proof. • Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT): Implemented to provide a verifiable trail of votes cast using EVMs. • Saksham App: Launched to make voting easier for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).