Raja Syed Rather
Ganderbal, May 13 : Defying old age and physical challenges, a 115-year-old from Shallabugh while a man with a fracture in leg cast their votes in the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency on Monday.
As per news agency, in Ganderbal, polling stations witnessed a reasonable turnout with enthusiastic voters lined up to exercise their franchise.
Many senior citizens from Sarbal, a remote village in the district, expressed joy at being able to cast their votes in their village for the first time. They said relocation of the polling station to Fisheries Hut Zirpora Kullan significantly improved accessibility for villagers to reach booths.
As the day progressed, Ganderbal saw a turnout of 49.48%, while Kangan ST marked an impressive 58.78%, with an overall voter turnout of 53.2% by 6 pm in Ganderbal constituency.
Dilawar Khan from Gutlibagh told that despite being bedridden with his leg cast made it a point to reach the polling station and cast his vote.
The authorities had set up Special Polling Stations (Green/Pink/PWD/Youth manned) aimed at making the voting experience more accessible.
The Green Polling Station in the lush, green mountainous area of Naranag was exceptionally decorated.
