Dear members, I was very happy to see that in the third phase of the elections held on 30th April 2009, all the rules regarding accessibility were fully complied with. I belong to Dombivali, which comes under the Kalyan Constituency. Here the ramps were found right from the entrance gate. As soon as I entered the booth, everybody was ready to help me. I was asked whether I knew Braille and when I said yes, I was given the Ballot paper in Braille to read. There are 20 candidates contesting elections from this constituency. The EVM had the serial numbers and the names of all the 20 candidates written in Braille and I could read them very clearly. This is a collective victory of all of us. It is true that still a lot is to achieved but a strong beginning has been made. I congratulate all those who have constantly struggled for this facility. Thanking you, Yours, Professor Shyam M. Sayanekar
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