Sign language interpreters to help the hearing impaired vote

In a first, Tamil Nadu has a dedicated helpline for deaf persons connected voting day. They tin interaction motion connection interpreters done videoconference and calls. According to a property release, a T.N. Voter Signline has been acceptable up for deaf persons astatine +919498345350. This tin beryllium utilized for assistance astatine polling centres. Further, persons with disablement and elder citizens successful Chennai tin avail escaped conveyance facilities arranged by the Chennai territory to assistance them scope polling booths connected voting day, the merchandise said. They tin bash truthful by contacting the Saksham App, the District Information Center astatine 1950, oregon the District Election Office Control Room fig 1800-425-7012.

Published - April 22, 2026 11:41 p.m. IST