Google has launched a series of tools as it seeks to make itself useful to 1 billion Indian and Indonesian voters, who are heading to the polls next month. These tools listed on the respective Elections Hub pages provide easier access to the latest news, videos, and practical details about the coming elections. In India, Google has rolled out a series of Hangouts on Air with India’s political leaders. It is also letting_Indians submit an interactive_Pledge to Vote_on the map and_make a customizable video_to explain the importance of voting. Meanwhile in Indonesia,_non-governmental organizations_Perludem_and_The Asia Foundation_are using tools on Google Maps...

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