Azerbaijan to organize mobile ballot boxes for certain persons at upcoming municipal poll (UPDATE)

BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 11. Mobile ballot
receptacles will be systematically deployed for constituents unable
to physically access polling venues in light of the forthcoming
municipal electoral process in Azerbaijan, Chairman of the Central
Election Commission (CEC) Mazahir Panahov told reporters, Trend reports.

The chairman said that this is a requirement of the Electoral
Code.

“The citizens unable to visit the polling stations must timely
apply in accordance the Electoral Code. Mobile ballot boxes will be
installed at the polling stations. They will be provided in
accordance with the code with the participation of commission
members and media representatives representing the three
parties

Besides, according to Panahov, ramps have been installed at the
sites for the convenience of people with limited mobility.

“We are doing everything to make these people feel like full
members of society,” added the CEC chairman.

The municipal election will be held on January 29.

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