Voting at world’s highest polling station: Song, dance and 100% turnout in Himachal Pradesh’s Tashigang

Situated at a peak of 15,256 ft, Tashigang polling station witnessed a one hundred pc turnout, as all 52 of its voters got here to solid their vote regardless of bone-chilling chilly. Of the full 52 voters, 30 are male and 22 feminine.

Tashigang (Lahaul&Spiti ), has world’s highest polling station at 15,256 ft & 52 registered voters, is ready to retain its document of 100% voter turnout within the Nov 12 meeting election. It has been made Model Polling station to make voting simple for senior residents & disabled voters. pic.twitter.com/SJcw86Z3lL

— CEO Himachal (@hpelection) November 12, 2022

Where precisely is the Tashigang polling station positioned?

Tashigang’s polling station lies within the border districts of Lahaul and Spiti. The village information heavy rainfall and chilly winds by the winter. It falls beneath the Mandi parliamentary seat and caters to voters within the Tashigang and Gete villages. Earlier, Hikkim had the standing of being the best polling station.

This is Tashigang Village, the best polling place on this planet(4640m)

The individuals of village will solid their vote tomm for Vidhan Sabha elections. 100% voting in final elections.

Shot this ultra-zoom footage from close by Lanza village.@ECISVEEP @hpelection #HPElection2022 pic.twitter.com/WME0oQykFD

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November 12 voting

At the polling station, voters had been welcomed with native songs and dances, and meals was additionally served. It was made a mannequin polling station to permit simpler entry for senior residents and the differently-abled.

The polling station was arrange within the 2019 Lok Sabha election, throughout which it witnessed a one hundred pc voter turnout. Voting was additionally held right here through the Mandi Lok Sabha bypolls final yr.

Incumbent Lahaul and Spiti MLA and BJP’s Ram Lal Markanda, Congress’ Ravi Thakur and AAP’s Sundershan Jaspa had been the candidates contesting from the seat. For the previous three elections, Markanda and Thakur have been alternatively profitable this seat and this time Congress feels it’s sure that the constituency will fall in its lap.

विश्व के सबसे ऊंचे मतदान केंद्र tashigang में मतदान को लेकर भारी उत्साह @hpelection @mangarg2002 @ECISVEEP #himachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/GvMaSwbcnd

— Ajay Banyal (@iAjay_Banyal) November 12, 2022

विश्व के सबसे ऊंचे मतदान केंद्र Tashigang में मतदाताओं ने कुछ इस तरह पारंपरिक वेश भूषा में किया नृत्य #HPElection2022 @hpelection pic.twitter.com/yrHBitg2En

— Ajay Banyal (@iAjay_Banyal) November 12, 2022

What are the ballot points in Tashigang?

In the Lahaul and Spiti constituency, among the many main points is the dearth of water provide for ingesting and agriculture.

First time Voter Lobjaang delighted after casting his vote on the world’s highest Polling Station in Tashigang, Lahaul & Spiti.#HimachalPradeshelections2022 #AssemblyPolls2022 #novotertobeleftbehind #GoVote pic.twitter.com/aIns2P6HPt

— Election Commission of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) November 12, 2022

Unemployment can be a significant problem with Congress claiming that the area has been shedding out to its share of tribal quota in authorities jobs whereas BJP counters with figures of jobs given to the youth. Another problem is the dearth of medical workers on the neighborhood medical facilities.

Himachal Pradesh, which has 68 Assembly seats, registered 75.06 % voting. The Lahaul and Spiti constituency recorded a 73.75 % voter turnout, 0.58 % increased than the 2017 elections. The present time period of the Assembly will finish on January 8. The counting of votes will happen on December 8.