Double century: A 100-year-old casts vote after poll officials trek 107km in Red belt

Thursday, 11 April 2024
In Sironcha, 100-year-old Kishtayya Madarboyna voted through a postal ballot after officials traveled 107km from Aheri. The EC's postal facility aided disabled and Covid-affected voters. Enrolment was overseen by Sachin Jiwane, and ballots open on counting day.

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