勒克瑙市政公司计划令牌系统和增强设施，以便在热浪中舒适投票

为了应对 5 月 20 日勒克瑙补选期间预计出现的热浪，勒克瑙市政公司 (LMC) 提议在投票站实施令牌系统，以缓解排长队的情况。该举措与 2019 年贾坎德邦人民院选举中使用的举措类似，涉及向选民发放代币，允许他们在配有饮用水设施的指定阴凉座位区等待，直到轮到他们投票。

Lucknow Municipal Corporation Proposes Token System and Enhanced Facilities for Smooth Voting Amidst Heatwave

勒克瑙市政公司提出代币系统和增强设施，以确保热浪中的顺利投票

In anticipation of the intense heatwave forecast during the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for May 20th in Lucknow, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is proposing a novel token system to streamline the voting process and mitigate the discomfort faced by voters standing in long queues.

鉴于勒克瑙即将于 5 月 20 日举行的议会选举预计将出现强烈热浪，勒克瑙市政公司 (LMC) 提出了一种新颖的代币系统，以简化投票流程并减轻选民排长队所面临的不适。

The proposed token system, if approved by the Election Commission, will provide voters with tokens upon arrival at polling stations. Voters will then be directed to designated seating areas with ample shade and parking facilities, where they can comfortably await their turn to cast their ballots.

如果获得选举委员会的批准，拟议的代币系统将在选民到达投票站时向他们提供代币。然后，选民将被引导到拥有充足阴凉和停车设施的指定座位区，在那里他们可以舒适地等待投票。

This initiative draws inspiration from a similar token system successfully implemented by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Jharkhand during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, aiming to enhance voter convenience, particularly for the elderly.

该举措的灵感来自于印度选举委员会 (ECI) 在 2019 年人民院投票期间在贾坎德邦成功实施的类似代币系统，旨在提高选民的便利性，特别是对老年人而言。

"In light of the anticipated scorching heat on election day, our primary objective is to make the voting process as comfortable as possible for our citizens," asserted Municipal Commissioner Inderjit Singh. "We will distribute tokens, establish seating arrangements, and ensure that voters do not have to endure prolonged exposure to the sun while waiting in queues. Additionally, we will enhance facilities such as seating, sunshades, wheelchairs, and nearby parking."

市政专员因德吉特·辛格 (Inderjit Singh) 表示：“考虑到选举日预计将变得炎热，我们的首要目标是让投票过程尽可能让我们的公民感到舒适。” “我们将分发代币，建立座位安排，并确保选民在排队等候时不必忍受长时间暴露在阳光下。此外，我们将加强座位、遮阳伞、轮椅和附近停车场等设施。”

Commissioner Singh highlighted the challenges commonly faced by voters at polling stations, including inadequate access to drinking water, toilets, seating, shade, and wheelchairs. These challenges, coupled with long wait times, difficulty locating names on voter lists, and lack of comfortable waiting areas, often discourage voters from participating in the electoral process. Moreover, insufficient car parking facilities near polling stations further contribute to voter dissatisfaction.

辛格委员强调了投票站选民普遍面临的挑战，包括饮用水、厕所、座位、遮阳处和轮椅的供应不足。这些挑战，加上等待时间长、在选民名单上查找姓名困难以及缺乏舒适的等候区，往往阻碍选民参与选举进程。此外，投票站附近停车设施不足进一步加剧了选民的不满。

"The LMC is fully committed to supporting the state poll authorities to ensure that no such issues arise during the upcoming election," stated Singh. "We will deploy volunteers to assist voters and facilitate a smooth and accessible voting experience."

辛格表示：“LMC 完全致力于支持州民意调查当局，以确保在即将到来的选举期间不会出现此类问题。” “我们将部署志愿者来协助选民，并促进顺利和方便的投票体验。”

In line with the ECI's directives, the LMC will leverage social media, establish voter education clubs, and organize meetings with various social groups to promote voter awareness and encourage participation. The corporation aims to make voting accessible for young people, women, and individuals with disabilities by collaborating closely with all stakeholders and conducting multiple campaigns leading up to the election.

根据ECI的指示，LMC将利用社交媒体，建立选民教育俱乐部，并与各种社会团体组织会议，以提高选民意识并鼓励参与。该公司旨在通过与所有利益相关者密切合作并在选举前开展多项活动，为年轻人、妇女和残疾人提供投票机会。

The LMC will collaborate with Residents Welfare Associations, government departments, malls, and parks to disseminate election-related information. Strategically placed signage in public places and on LMC vehicles involved in drinking water supply and garbage collection will serve as reminders for citizens to exercise their right to vote.

LMC将与居民福利协会、政府部门、商场和公园合作，传播与选举相关的信息。在涉及饮用水供应和垃圾收集的公共场所和LMC车辆上战略性地放置标牌，以提醒公民行使投票权。

"We are confident that our multifaceted approach, including the token system, enhanced facilities, and voter education campaigns, will significantly improve the voting experience for the citizens of Lucknow," concluded Singh. "We urge all eligible voters to participate enthusiastically in the upcoming election and shape the future of our city."

辛格总结道：“我们相信，我们的多方面方法，包括代币系统、增强的设施和选民教育活动，将显着改善勒克瑙公民的投票体验。” “我们敦促所有符合资格的选民热情参与即将到来的选举，塑造我们城市的未来。”