Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:04pm on 01 May 2024,Wednesday Politics
The Shompen tribe, a particularly vulnerable group from Great Nicobar Islands, cast their votes for the first time in Lok Sabha polls on April 19. Election Commission's efforts led to their inclusion, with new polling booths in previously inaccessible areas. Around 900,000 eligible voters from 14 PVTG communities participated in the last 11 state legislative elections. Special efforts ensured 100% enrolment of PVTGs. In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 91% voting occurred in Onge tribe areas and 100% in Great Andamanese tribe areas. Twelve candidates, including two women, contest for the lone Lok Sabha seat.
