BENGALURU: Sixty-one contributors of an undivided circle of relatives exercised their franchise on Saturday at a polling sales space in Siddapura close to Thubarahalli, Marathahalli-Varthur Road.
The electorate' contingent from the Chikkagowdara Kutumba, because the undivided circle of relatives is called within the area, was once led by the materfamilias, 95-year-old Byramma M. At the tail-end were 4 first-time electorate - Nayana V, Mohith J, Harshith V and Rithik - who mentioned they felt 'proud and responsible' after you have their arms inked. The family members came in batches to the polling station, given their engagements .
Speaking to TOI , SH Krishnappa, 78, who's the head of the circle of relatives with 80-odd contributors, mentioned their elders all the time advise the youngsters on the importance of balloting. "When I was young, voting was a privilege. But, somehow, we feel that the present generation is not serious about elections. We cannot blame them. The waning trust in politicians and their unhealthy attitude may be uninspiring for these youngsters," he mentioned.
Further, Krishnappa mentioned he and his brothers steadily speak about the options with family members, especially kids. "It is our duty to educate them about the candidates, their history and other issues. Who to vote is left to them," he mentioned. "Corruption is something that has to be removed from our system. But how soon will this be done? We have no idea," an elderly woman from the circle of relatives mentioned.
Settled in Siddapura-Thubarahalli for over a century now, the Chikkagowdara Kutumba's major occupation is agriculture. "Our ancestors were known for their farming abilities. During pre-Independence period, we had hundreds of acres of cultivable land between Bengaluru and Hoskote. Gradually, many from the family became professionals like doctors, engineers and government employees. We are now left with more than 50 acres of cultivable land," Krishnappa mentioned.
The electorate' contingent from the Chikkagowdara Kutumba, because the undivided circle of relatives is called within the area, was once led by the materfamilias, 95-year-old Byramma M. At the tail-end were 4 first-time electorate - Nayana V, Mohith J, Harshith V and Rithik - who mentioned they felt 'proud and responsible' after you have their arms inked. The family members came in batches to the polling station, given their engagements .
Speaking to TOI , SH Krishnappa, 78, who's the head of the circle of relatives with 80-odd contributors, mentioned their elders all the time advise the youngsters on the importance of balloting. "When I was young, voting was a privilege. But, somehow, we feel that the present generation is not serious about elections. We cannot blame them. The waning trust in politicians and their unhealthy attitude may be uninspiring for these youngsters," he mentioned.
Further, Krishnappa mentioned he and his brothers steadily speak about the options with family members, especially kids. "It is our duty to educate them about the candidates, their history and other issues. Who to vote is left to them," he mentioned. "Corruption is something that has to be removed from our system. But how soon will this be done? We have no idea," an elderly woman from the circle of relatives mentioned.
Settled in Siddapura-Thubarahalli for over a century now, the Chikkagowdara Kutumba's major occupation is agriculture. "Our ancestors were known for their farming abilities. During pre-Independence period, we had hundreds of acres of cultivable land between Bengaluru and Hoskote. Gradually, many from the family became professionals like doctors, engineers and government employees. We are now left with more than 50 acres of cultivable land," Krishnappa mentioned.
61 voters of Bengaluru family cast their ballot
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