Eco-Friendly Polling Booth in Kerala Aims to Reduce Post-Poll Wastage, See Pictures

The southern state of Kerala has gone to polls for the 140 seats one-phase state assembly elections on Tuesday and long queues were seen in many polling booths before the polls began at 7 am. Efforts have been made to reduce risk of coronavirus and also propagate econ-friendly solutions for environment. (Photo Credit: Revati Rajeevan/News18)

An eco-friendly polling booth was set up in the Ponnani assembly constituency in Kerala to reduce post-poll waste. The polling booth was built in the Theyyangad government LP school. (Photo Credit: Revati Rajeevan/News18)

Eco-friendly waste bins and baskets made of natural products have been placed at regular intervals for voters or poll workers to discard waste. (Photo Credit: Revati Rajeevan/News18)

To attract voters, eco-friendly decorations have been put up in the vicinity of the poll booth.(Photo Credit: Revati Rajeevan/News18)

The state saw a heavy set campaign series before the polls by the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the BJP-led NDA. Voters have come out in good numbers to exercise their voting rights. (Photo Credit:Revati Rajeevan/News18)