Updated On: 16 January, 2026 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Shrikant Khuperkar
Despite this, political party volunteers and on-ground staff failed to guide senior citizens and disabled voters appropriately

A senior citizen and a disabled voter climb a flight of stairs to reach the polling booth; Gautam Aware after being helped by mid-day correspondent to find transport home. PICS/SHRIKANT KHUPERKAR
Serious accessibility issues were reported at the Thakurli polling centre located at Mahila Samiti School, causing hardship to senior citizens and persons with disabilities on election day. The school premises, which resemble a hill station-like terrain, pose difficulties for voters approaching from the Khambalpada side, where they are required to climb nearly 30-35 steps.
Despite this, political party volunteers and on-ground staff failed to guide senior citizens and disabled voters appropriately. Autos, too, were not directed to the front of the school, from where vehicles could get close to the polling booths. As a result, voters with mobility issues were forced to struggle unnecessarily.