Anganwadi workers to help verify identity of burqa-clad voters

The Election Commission on Friday said special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for “dignified” identification of women voters in burqa or purdah.
In a statement, the poll authority said to encourage participation of ‘purdanasheen’ (in burqa or purdah) women, “special arrangements” will be made at the polling stations as per its instructions for their “dignified identification” in the presence of lady polling officers or attendants while ensuring their privacy.
CEC Kumar said there are clear guidelines about the verification of identity inside polling booths and they will be strictly followed.