Question

Suggest some measure to increase polling Percentage in urban areas

Answer 1

Answer:

Voter turnout in the US is often criticized for being dismally low — and indeed, a significant portion of Americans don’t go to the polls. When measuring votes cast as a percentage of the estimated voting-age population, the US ranks 31st among the 35 OECD countries. In 2012, just 53.6% of the population voted in the presidential election.

Explanation:

Answer 2

1)Voter's list- A lot of times, people go out to vote but are not able to find their names in the roll. A voter's list verification drive, wherein EC employees travel to Vidhan Sabhas (Or individual colonies, if budget allows) and encourage people to come out check their names in the roll. This should be done atleast a month in advance, so people can do the necessary formalities to get their names enrolled.

2)voting through a postal ballot is only for Central govt employees posted outside and army officers on duty. This can be extended to private employees too.

3)Transport service from home to polling station- Until now, this service is given unofficially by local party members/supporters to woo voters to their side. Nothing wrong in it per se, just that this can be implemented at a higher scale, by EC