Song, dance and sweets greeted voters on the world’s highest Tashigang mannequin polling station throughout polling in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti district on Saturday.
Situated at an altitude of 15,256 ft, the Tashigang polling station witnessed 100 per cent polling as all its 52 voters turned as much as forged their votes regardless of the bitter chilly. Out of complete 52 voters, 30 are male and 22 are feminine.
Tashigang (Lahaul and Spiti), the world’s highest polling station with 15,256 ft and 52 registered voters, is about to keep up its report of 100% turnout within the November 12 meeting election. It has been made a mannequin polling station to make voting simpler for senior residents and voters with disabilities. pic.twitter.com/SJcw86Z3lL
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Where precisely is Tashigang polling station situated?
The polling station of Tashigang is situated within the bordering districts of Lahaul and Spiti. The village receives heavy rains and chilly winds throughout winters. It comes beneath Mandi parliamentary seat and caters to the voters of Tashigang and Gete villages. Earlier Hikkim had the standing of being the very best polling station.
This is Tashigang village, the world’s highest polling place (4640m)
The folks of the village will forged their votes within the meeting elections. 100% polling within the final election.
This ultra-zoomed footage has been shot from close by Lanja village.@ECISVEEP @hp election #hpeelection2022 pic.twitter.com/WME0oQykFD
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November 12 Voting
Voters had been welcomed on the polling station with native songs and dances and meals was additionally served. It was designed to be a perfect polling station to permit quick access for senior residents and the disabled.
The polling station was arrange within the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, throughout which there was 100 per cent turnout. Voting was additionally held right here throughout the Mandi Lok Sabha by-election final yr.
Sitting Lahaul and Spiti MLA and BJP’s Ram Lal Markanda, Congress’s Ravi Thakur and AAP’s Sundershan Jaspa had been contesting from the seat. For the final three elections, Markanda and Thakur have been profitable this seat alternately and this time the Congress is feeling that this seat will are available its lap.
Huge enthusiasm for voting on this planet’s highest polling station Tashigang @hp election @mangarg2002 @ECISVEEP #Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/GvMaSwbcnd
— Ajay Banyal (@iAjay_Banyal) November 12, 2022
In the world’s highest polling station, Tashigang, voters danced in conventional costumes like this #hpeelection2022 @hpelection pic.twitter.com/yrHBitg2En
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What are the election points in Tashigang?
One of the key points within the Lahaul and Spiti constituency is the shortage of water provide for consuming and agriculture.
First-time voter Lobzang jumps in pleasure after casting his vote on the world’s highest polling station at Tashigang in Lahaul and Spiti.#HimachalPradeshElection2022 #AssemblyPolls2022 #novotobeleftback #GoVote pic.twitter.com/aIns2P6HPt
— Election Commission of India #sweep (@ECISVEEP) November 12, 2022
Unemployment can be a significant challenge with the Congress claiming that the area is dropping its share of tribal quotas in authorities jobs, whereas the BJP contends with figures for jobs given to youth. Another drawback is the shortage of medical workers in neighborhood medical facilities.
Himachal Pradesh, which has 68 meeting seats, recorded 75.06 per cent voter turnout. The turnout in Lahaul and Spiti constituency was 73.75 per cent, which is 0.58 per cent greater than the 2017 elections. The present time period of the meeting will finish on January 8. Counting of votes will happen on December 8.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
