Urdu ballots introduced for US presidential election in key areas
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Urdu ballots introduced for 2024 US presidential election in key areas
WOSHINGTON (Web Desk) – With the US presidential elections set for November 5, early voting is underway in some regions, where special accommodations are being made for early and ailing voters.
A notable change for 2025 is the availability of Urdu-language ballots, benefiting the voters who are not fluent in English.
According to global news reporters, providing ballots in a language accessible to non-English speakers is a legal requirement, ensuring they can participate fully in the voting process.
According to global news reports, providing ballots in a langue accessible to non-English speakers is a legal requirement, ensuring they can participate fully in the voting process.
Given the large South Asian Community in the US, which includes Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Indian, and Burmese, who commonly understand Urdu ballots at polling stations.
Efforts to extend this provision to others states are underway, sparking positive reaction from the South Asian and Pakistani community.
