When it comes to voting, age does not matter
The voting for Mizoram and Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections have already begun. People from all walks of life approaching poll booths to exercise their votes in both the states.
Taking to Twitter Rahul Gandhi wrote: “My appeal to the voters of Mizoram: Your vote is not just your constitutional right, it is a blessing & a weapon. Use it wisely today! Vote for peace, prosperity and progress. My best wishes and warmest regards to all my brothers & sisters in Mizoram.”
Amid tight security arrangements, there are several octogenarian women, who are reported to have exercised their vote in the states.
In Madhya Pradesh, a 101-year-old woman visited the poll booth in Agar Malwa district.
A 101 year old woman after casting her vote in Agar Malwa #MadhyaPradeshElections2018 pic.twitter.com/DXlhuqyD5e
— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2018
In Mizoram, an elderly woman after casting her vote at a polling station in Kanhmun. The woman can be seen showing her inked finger.
An elderly woman after casting her vote at a polling station in Kanhmun #MizoramElections pic.twitter.com/95FxeIAyVb
— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2018
Another elderly woman spotted at a Polling booth in Mizoram.
Polling underway in Mizoram, visuals of voters in Zarkawt-II, Aizawl #MizoramElections pic.twitter.com/Ji45y7B2XE
— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2018
Another 96-year-old cast her vote in Kolasib, in Mizoram Assembly elections.
Yet another differently-abled and elderly man came to cast his vote in Madhya Pradesh.
Accessible Elections#MizoramElections #MadhyaPradeshElections2018 pic.twitter.com/DSqSKfXiSe
— Sheyphali Sharan (@SpokespersonECI) November 28, 2018
A 106-year-old woman after casting her vote in Kawrthah, Mizoram.
A 106-year-old woman after casting her vote in Kawrthah. #MizoramElections (Pic courtesy: Office of the Chief Electoral Officer) pic.twitter.com/OSd47D4Adb
— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2018
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