28/08/2026
Awareness Session on Accessible Voting for Persons with Disabilities Held in Mirpurkhas
MIRPURKHAS: An awareness session on accessible voting for persons with disabilities was organized at MSSWA Gulistan-e-Mazooreen Mirpurkhas to promote inclusive electoral participation and create awareness about the voting rights of persons with disabilities.
The session was attended by District Election Commissioner Kanwar Shujat Ali and Assistant Election Commissioner Mushtaque Ali Mastoi, who briefed the participants on the Election Commission of Pakistan's initiatives to ensure accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free elections. They emphasized the importance of equal voting rights and encouraged persons with disabilities to actively participate in the democratic process.
Among those present were Qamaruddin Malik, President of MSSWA Gulistan-e-Mazooreen Mirpurkhas; Salahuddin, General Secretary; Jumma Khan, Joint Secretary; along with other office-bearers, members, and persons with disabilities.
Speaking on the occasion, Qamaruddin Malik thanked District Election Commissioner Kanwar Shujat Ali and Assistant Election Commissioner Mushtaque Ali Mastoi for organizing the awareness session. He appreciated the efforts of the Election Commission officers in promoting accessible voting and safeguarding the electoral rights of persons with disabilities. He said that such awareness programs play a significant role in empowering persons with disabilities and encouraging their active participation in the democratic process. He further emphasized that continued cooperation between the Election Commission and organizations representing persons with disabilities is essential for building an inclusive electoral system where every eligible citizen can exercise the right to vote with dignity, independence, and equal opportunity.
At the conclusion of the session, participants appreciated the Election Commission's efforts to enhance voter awareness and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that promote accessible and inclusive elections for persons with disabilities