Pune: The plateau at Raireshwar Fort is one of the highest points in Pune district and houses a polling station created by the revenue department. As part of the election process, poll personnel have to undertake arduous trekking and trekking to reach these remote locations.
The road to the Raireshwar Fort, which is historically famous, passes through forest and rocky areas. Election workers have to walk on foot along with their materials to reach here.
This polling station has been set up for the citizens of remote areas to ensure their participation in the democratic process. In a way, this is an ideal example of the efforts of governance and ensuring participation in democracy.
