Maha, Haryana polls: Senior citizens show the way
October 21, 2019 16:30
Setting an example for the future generations, senior citizens in Haryana and Maharashtra turned out in large numbers to cast their respective votes on Monday.
Both youngsters and senior citizens showed equal interest in exercising their franchise in both Haryana and Maharashtra. In Gondia, a 76-year-old man, Purushottam Joshi has been casting his vote for the past five and a half decades. Urging youth vote in large numbers, Joshi said, "I appeal to youngsters to come and vote in large numbers, bring your fresh ideas and create the society you want to see in the future through your vote."
Another Mumbai-based senior citizen, who came to exercise a vote in an electric scooter, aimed to spread the message of environment conservation.
"Factors that I kept in mind while casting my vote were nationalism, corruption and creating a Swachch Bharat," he said.
A grandson, who brought his grandmother to cast vote, said, "My grandmother is almost 100 years old now. Even though she finds it difficult to walk or talk but she still teaches us about what kind of leader we should elect. We have voted for someone who will develop our region and serve our needs," he added.
The electoral fate of over 4,400 candidates -- 1,169 in Haryana and 3,237 in Maharashtra will be sealed in EVMs by the voters who will exercise their democratic franchise in the assembly elections.Counting of votes will take place on October 24. -- ANI
Image: Haji Ibrahim Aleem Joad, a 102-year-old man cast his vote along with his family at a polling booth in Lohegaon, Pune. He says," I was admitted to hospital for 4 days but today I'm here to cast my vote. I urge everyone to come forward & vote."
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