Puducherry election commission promotes 'ethical voting'

PUDUCHERRY: As the Union Territory of Puducherry gets ready for election on May 16, its election commission has been impressing upon voters the need for ethical voting through mobile van which has covered around 10 assembly constituencies so far.

Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha today inspected the van, which has an LED screen and played the 'election anthem' penned by Puducherry election authorities, an official release said.

The department would cover the remaining constituencies in the next few days, the release added.

There are 30 constituencies spread spread over Puducherry (23), Karaikal (five), Mahe and Yanam (one each).