It is the world's biggest democratic elections ever! And here are some interesting facts about the first phase of polling that began on April 16, 2009.
Lakshadweep 105 polling booths accessible by boats only EVMs were carried to Minicoy Island by helicopter Andaman Nicobar Island The Andaman Nicobar group of Islands is one constituency and is 700 Km long. Many places require 35-40 hours journey by ships. Poll personnel to some places have been dispatched by helicopter.
Arunachal Pradesh 4 Polling stations i.e., 13-Lumta and 12-Pakke under Kessang (ST) Assembly Segment, 40-Mramboo under 41-Anini (ST) Assembly Segment and 35 - Upper ModoiDeep under 49-Bordumsa-Diyum Assembly Segment each have 3 voters respectively.
Many polling parties in Tawang, Kurung Kumey, Upper Subanisiri, upper Siang, Mechuka, Dibang Valley, Anjaw, etc. have reached their polling station by foot for 3 to 4 days from nearest helipad/ road head.
690 polling parties have been transported by helicopter to remote villages bordering Myanmar and China borders. Highest polling stations are located at Thinghbu (alt. 12,148 feet) and Mago (alt.12,248 feet) and Luguthand (alt.13,157 feet) which are also snow bound and located on the Indo-China border.
Assam Porters have been engaged for carrying the polling materials for 5 polling stations as it involves a 40 km trek through an area infested with wild elephants in Bokaijan District.
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