Hyderabad: Iran has set up three polling stations in south India for the benefit of its compatriots to exercise their franchise in the presidential elections scheduled for June 18. According to a statement by the consulate-general of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hyderabad, the polling stations would be located in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Rajahmundry.
The thirteenth presidential election of Iran would be held on June 18. “Due to the presence of a large number of Iranian citizens and students in south India, three polling stations in the cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore and Rajahmundry will collect the votes of Iranian citizens at the same time with Iran,” the statement said.
Elections would be held between 8 am and 6 pm and all Iranians over the age of 18 were eligible to cast their vote.The statement said all necessary coordination has been done with government and state officials to conduct the elections.