The Election Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Officers of states and union territories holding elections to ensure that each polling station is equipped with the necessary minimum facilities and voter assistance on election day. The Commission stated that these facilities should include drinking water, a shaded waiting area, a toilet with water access, adequate lighting, a ramp with a proper gradient for persons with disabilities, a standard voting booth, and clear signage.
The EC also instructed the display of four uniform and standardized Voter Facilitation posters at all polling stations, containing polling station details, a list of candidates, guidelines for voters, a list of approved identification documents, and the voting process, to strengthen voter awareness. The Commission further directed the establishment of Voter Assistance Booths at each polling station location to assist voters in locating their polling booth number and serial number in the electoral roll. A mobile phone deposit facility will also be provided outside the entrance of the polling station for the convenience of voters.