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Elderly come out to vote in Ludhiana West, despite odds
Ludhiana: Defying physical hardships and age-related difficulties, elderly voters in Ludhiana West constituency turned out to cast their votes during the bypoll on Thursday, setting a strong example of civic responsibility and democratic participation.
Difficulty in walking and age-related problems didn't stop senior citizens from stepping out and making their voices heard. For many of them, voting is not just a right but a duty, one that must be fulfilled regardless of the circumstances.
"I came to vote especially to exercise my right. Everyone must vote. What is the use of having the power if you don't use it?" said Sinder Kaur, 60, after casting her vote. "It is better to vote and help choose the right person because then at least one can have peace of mind that they did their part."
She believes that participating in elections is an important step towards accountability. "Instead of repenting when a wrong candidate comes to power, at least I can say I didn't contribute to the mistake by staying home."
Her sentiment was echoed by Manju Jindal, an 85-year-old resident who was accompanied by a nurse to the polling booth. She slowly made her way to the EVM despite her frailty. "I think voting is a must.
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I could have stayed home. Difficulties in walking shouldn't be an excuse as each vote matters," she said.
Another elderly voter, MC Bhatia, 85, a resident of Green Park, was also accompanied by someone said he was determined to vote even though he couldn't walk without assistance. "I came with someone's help, because voting is a must." When asked he could have rested due to rather hot weather, she said weather and for that matter nothing should deter anyone from voting.
In some areas, senior citizens were among the first to arrive at polling booths in the morning.
Their commitment to democracy stands in stark contrast to the apathy seen due to less than 50% voter turnout.
