Over 700,000 eligible for postal voting – EC

August 20, 2024 at 12:42 PM

A total of 736,589 applications have been received for postal voting in the forthcoming Presidential Election, the National Election Commission announced.

As per the Election Commission, among the postal voting applications, 24,268 have been rejected.

The Election Commission further said that, however, 712,321 persons are eligible for postal voting in the 2024 Presidential Election. 

Postal voting for the upcoming Presidential Polls will be conducted on 04, 05, and 06 September.

Meanwhile, 11 and 12 September have been allocated as additional dates for those unable to cast their postal votes. 

The 2024 Presidential Election is scheduled for September 21. A total of 39 candidates will contest the Presidential Election. (Newswire)