101-Year-Old Retired Army Officer Goes Out To Vote In Mumbai, Wins Admiration On The Internet
Mumbai residents voted in the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This also marks the end of the state's five-phase polling procedure. 13 constituencies, including Mumbai's vital six seats, vote on May 20.
Maharashtra has been in the spotlight as 13 constituencies, including Mumbai's vital six seats, vote on May 20. Mumbai residents voted in the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This also marks the end of the state's five-phase polling procedure, which began on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20, respectively. The voting began at 7 a.m. However, one voter who drew a lot of attention was a 101-year-old man who showed up to his allotted polling station.
Who is the 101YO retired army officer out in Mumbai for voting?
01-year-old man named Karkhanis lining up to vote at the Raheja College voting station recently went viral | Image: Instagram
Not only young people but also senior residents, have turned out to fulfil their democratic duty. A photo of a 101-year-old man named Karkhanis lining up to vote at the Raheja College voting station recently went viral.
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His devotion and willingness to vote have served as an inspiration to many individuals across the country.
According to reports, Karkhanis is a former officer from the Indian army. Karkhanis' efforts have wowed many people on social media.
What did the Mumbai Police post about the man?
Mumbai residents voted in the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections | Image: Pexels
The Mumbai Police posted a photo of him on their official Instagram account with the remark, "101 reasons why you should not miss voting today."
Karkhanis, a 101-year-old retired Army officer, set an example for all by voting today at Raheja College's polling station. Our policemen at Santacruz Pstn ensured that he had no difficulties."
How did people on the internet react?
They uploaded the picture, and it immediately went viral. People were impressed by the old man and took to the comments area to praise and thank him for setting a great example for everyone.
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A user said, "Such an inspiration." My grandfather, who is 98 years old, also voted today. "Good job, Mumbai Police." Someone wrote, "Respect to Mumbai Police for helping out the elderly and managing things so well." So far, the post has received 39.4K likes on Instagram.
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