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Year: 2025 | Month: August | Volume: 12 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 371-374

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20250843

Enhancing Electoral Participation for Persons with Disabilities: Insights from Rajasthan’s State-Level Consultation

Rajvir1, Dr. Deepak Pancholi2

1Reserch Scholar, Faculty of Education, Madhav University, Abu Road, Rajasthan
2Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Madhav University, Abu Road, Rajasthan.

Corresponding Author: Rajvir

ABSTRACT

This study explores barriers and facilitators of electoral participation for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Rajasthan, India, based on a State-Level Consultation held in April 2018. Drawing on national and international frameworks, it outlines strategies to promote inclusivity in elections, emphasizing systemic changes and policy interventions. Key recommendations include legal reform, adoption of technology, and community engagement to ensure accessible elections. The findings provide actionable steps toward inclusive democracy, highlighting global best practices and contextual recommendations for India.

Keywords: Electoral participation, Persons with Disabilities, Inclusive democracy, Accessible elections, Rajasthan, Disability rights.

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