Ahmedabad: voter bravely physical limitations exercise their franchise rights Lok Sabha election exist gujarat On Tuesday, a disabled person voted with his legs, while another cast his vote from a stretcher. Specialized non-resident Gujaratis (NRG) A large number of people went to their hometowns to vote.
The State Election Commission decorated some polling stations such as wedding venues and set up selfie points for voters to make the day a memorable one to ensure voting becomes a celebration.
In Nadiad, which falls under the Kheda Lok Sabha constituency, Ankit Soni, who has lost both hands, cast his vote with his legs.
“About 15-20 years ago, I suffered an electrocution and lost both my hands. With the blessings of my teachers and parents, I started drawing, completed computer science, and got an MBA. I am working on my PhD. I vote with my legs ,” Sony said.
He said that corruption, unemployment and inflation in the country have declined and now is the right time for people to use their precious votes to choose a good government and enjoy a good life.
A 99-year-old voter showed extraordinary determination by braving the sweltering heat to come to a polling station in Amreli.
In the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency, Jashwant Singh, a retired disabled employee of the state-run power company, arrived at the polling station in Jetpur city in an ambulance and was carried on a stretcher.
Singh arrived at the polling station in an ambulance, but because there was no wheelchair at the polling station, he lay on a stretcher and cast his vote with the help of his children.
Non-resident Gujaratis (NRGs) are flocking to their hometowns to participate in the electoral process.
Vibhuti Vithalani, who works in Dubai, made a special trip to her hometown of Amreli to exercise her franchise rights.
Vitalani expressed excitement about the first vote, stressing the importance of voting as a fundamental right and urging all eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote.
“I am a resident of Rajura but I work in Dubai. I came back to my hometown just for the elections. I postponed my vacation and requested my employer to let me go back to my hometown,” said the first-time voter.
Similarly, an elderly NRI couple also came to their hometown Upleta in the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency specifically for the elections.
Jeevabhai and Rupiben Solanki came from California, USA, to vote. Interestingly, their son Naresh Solanki recently became mayor of Cerritos, a city in Los Angeles County, for the third time.
At the same time, the Election Commission has specially arranged some centers to make voting an unforgettable event for the people.
A model polling station was set up at Kajurda village in Khambhaliya constituency with a red carpet to welcome voters, a waiting area and selfie points.
In Daman’s Valkund village, first-time voters were greeted with flowers, while the polling station in Porbandar had a jungle theme with wildlife statues.
Kriti Jain, a first-time voter from Ahmedabad, said she was eagerly waiting for the festival of democracy.
“I am happy to be able to exercise my right to vote. The Ahmedabad district administration has made an arrangement that is favorable to voters. Empowering democracy is our responsibility. I urge every citizen to vote today,” she said.
The State Election Commission decorated some polling stations such as wedding venues and set up selfie points for voters to make the day a memorable one to ensure voting becomes a celebration.
In Nadiad, which falls under the Kheda Lok Sabha constituency, Ankit Soni, who has lost both hands, cast his vote with his legs.
“About 15-20 years ago, I suffered an electrocution and lost both my hands. With the blessings of my teachers and parents, I started drawing, completed computer science, and got an MBA. I am working on my PhD. I vote with my legs ,” Sony said.
He said that corruption, unemployment and inflation in the country have declined and now is the right time for people to use their precious votes to choose a good government and enjoy a good life.
A 99-year-old voter showed extraordinary determination by braving the sweltering heat to come to a polling station in Amreli.
In the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency, Jashwant Singh, a retired disabled employee of the state-run power company, arrived at the polling station in Jetpur city in an ambulance and was carried on a stretcher.
Singh arrived at the polling station in an ambulance, but because there was no wheelchair at the polling station, he lay on a stretcher and cast his vote with the help of his children.
Non-resident Gujaratis (NRGs) are flocking to their hometowns to participate in the electoral process.
Vibhuti Vithalani, who works in Dubai, made a special trip to her hometown of Amreli to exercise her franchise rights.
Vitalani expressed excitement about the first vote, stressing the importance of voting as a fundamental right and urging all eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote.
“I am a resident of Rajura but I work in Dubai. I came back to my hometown just for the elections. I postponed my vacation and requested my employer to let me go back to my hometown,” said the first-time voter.
Similarly, an elderly NRI couple also came to their hometown Upleta in the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency specifically for the elections.
Jeevabhai and Rupiben Solanki came from California, USA, to vote. Interestingly, their son Naresh Solanki recently became mayor of Cerritos, a city in Los Angeles County, for the third time.
At the same time, the Election Commission has specially arranged some centers to make voting an unforgettable event for the people.
A model polling station was set up at Kajurda village in Khambhaliya constituency with a red carpet to welcome voters, a waiting area and selfie points.
In Daman’s Valkund village, first-time voters were greeted with flowers, while the polling station in Porbandar had a jungle theme with wildlife statues.
Kriti Jain, a first-time voter from Ahmedabad, said she was eagerly waiting for the festival of democracy.
“I am happy to be able to exercise my right to vote. The Ahmedabad district administration has made an arrangement that is favorable to voters. Empowering democracy is our responsibility. I urge every citizen to vote today,” she said.
