Inaugurating an Anbucholai at Ponmalai in Trichy city, the chief minister, accompanied by Social Welfare Minister Geetha Jeevan, interacted with the inmates and played carrom with a few.
The Commission, as per Section 60 (c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, has notified that electors above the age of 85 years and electors with benchmark disabilities may cast their vote through postal ballot.
Now, the government has raised the bar, aiming to extend this support to 67.50 lakh elderly in 2025–26, officials here on Tuesday confirmed.
Delhi on Thursday reported two more COVID-related deaths in the past 24 hours, including a 5-month-old infant and an 87-year-old man, highlighting the virus’s continued risk to both the very young and elderly.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that elderly citizens with age above 60 will receive free treatment under the 'Sanjeevani Yojna', in private and government hospitals across Delhi, if his party comes to power after the elections.
During his interaction with the senior citizens, the minister inquired about their health and discussed the facilities being provided to them at the home.
