Indore: Polling stations across the city were abuzz right from the morning as first-time voters made long beelines to exercise their franchise on Friday.A first-time voter, Chita Munjal (20), who was early waiting in the queue at a model booth in Old Palasia, expressing her excitement said "This is a pivotal moment for me as a first-time voter. Were determined to shape the direction of our city and area and make our voices heard to bring some positive change for the state. Another first-time voter, Zoya Khan, a medical student, who cast her ballot at the Urdu School booth in Khajrana told TOI, Arrangements made for the voters were very good.The process was also smooth, and it did not take much time.Theme- based polling booths became a centre of attraction for the first-time voters, sparking a trend of clicking photos at selfie points installed at polling booths. Youngsters shared their inked finger selfies as a mark of their participation in this democratic process on social media platforms. The youth polling booth was a treat to see. The board games pasted on the floor along with seat arrangements and selfie points., said Mayank Daga, an 18-year-old from Lalaram Nagar.First-time voters were also thrilled about other aspects of the voting process. I am excited to see an EVM machine for the first time. I am happy to do my bit for the state, said Siddharth Ahuja, a student who casted his vote at a booth in Khajrana.We also published the following articles recentlyFirst-time voters ready to make fashion statement on poll dayFirst-time voters in Indore, India are using social media to make a fashion statement as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming assembly elections. Many are getting election-themed nail art, with slogans like "VOTE" painted on their nails, while others are scheduling salon appointments to ensure their manicures are perfect. Some are even organizing themed carpooling to polling booths and planning post-voting meetups at local cafes to encourage more young people to participate in the democratic process.MP assembly polls: 2.5 feet long, first-time voter Kailash Thakur all set to exercise his franchise in MandlaKailash Thakur, a first-time voter from Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, is capturing attention for his excitement and commitment to participate in the democratic process. Standing at just two and a half feet tall, Thakur recently obtained his Voter ID card and is eagerly looking forward to voting. Despite his shorter stature, he has been acknowledged as a special voter with significant vision. The district election officer is actively promoting voter awareness campaigns to encourage maximum voter turnout.Disability rights ignored: Divyang voters struggle to reach polling booths in RaipurDivyang voters in Raipur faced difficulties reaching polling booths at Khadi Bhawan due to the lack of facilities. A 70-year-old woman, Draoupadi Dhiwar, mentioned that she had not been approached for the vote-from-home facility by the Election Commission. The polling booth also lacked a ramp facility, and the booth in-charge claimed to be unaware of such provisions. Home voting, where election officials collect votes from eligible individuals at their homes, is available for those above 80, in essential services, with disabilities, and Covid-19 suspects or affected individuals.

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