Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Gujarat Man, Who Lost Both Hands To Electric Shock, Votes With His Toe
During elections, India showcases its diversity in a remarkable way. While some people are quick to criticise the government without even having a voting card and show little interest in voting, others, despite facing challenges, make it a priority to cast their vote. It's these individuals who stand out as truly extraordinary.
Gujarat man Ankit Soni is one such individual.
Casting vote with the toe
On Tuesday, during the Lok Sabha elections 2024, a man from Gujarat gave his vote.?
What made his voting method unique was how he did it - he used his toe.?
Ankit Soni from Gujarat lost both his hands in an electric shock accident 20 years ago. At the Nadiad polling booth, he had his toe marked with indelible ink for identification.?
Also read:?How Did Indelible Electoral Ink Come To Be Used In Indian Elections?
Speaking to news agency ANI, Soni?said, "I lost both my hands due to an electric shock 20 years ago. With the blessings of my teachers and guru, I did my graduation and my MBA. I use my feet to do all the day-to-day tasks. I came here to vote today and I have been using my feet to cast my vote for years. So, I urge other voters,?if you haven't already cast your vote, please visit your polling booth to do so because every vote is precious."
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Lok Sabha elections 2024
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a staggering 96.8 crore individuals have the eligibility to cast their votes.?
Within this massive electorate, there are 1.8 crore individuals who are exercising their voting rights for the first time.?
The elections are being conducted in seven phases, spanning from April 19 (Friday) to June 1 (Saturday).?
Presently, the nation is in the midst of the third phase of polling.
Important contenders for the Gujarat elections comprise Amit Shah contesting from Gandhinagar, Parshottam Rupala from Rajkot, Mansukh Mandaviya from Porbandar, CR Paatil from Navsari, and Mansukhbhai Vasava from Bharuch.
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