99-yr-old puts youths who bunked voting to shame

2019 Lok Sabha elections : OFF THE CUFF

EVERY VOTE MATTERS, EVEN ‘AJJI’S’

Putting many kids to disgrace, a 99-year-old lady made certain she cast her vote this basic election. Ambutai Vishnupant Thorve, fondly called ‘ajji’ by way of everyone, made everyone in her circle of relatives spare a while to vote for his or her nation.

Telling Mirror her story, Ambutai stated, “My husband was very desirous about politics and that's how I was offered to it. While he was alive, he was the person who helped me vote for the suitable candidate. But it’s been 19 years now since he handed, and I have to seek all of the news and knowledge myself now. Times have without a doubt modified and for the better. Earlier the queues could be longer and cubicles had fewer amenities.”

Unable to read newspapers at this age, Ambutai banks on tv to replace her on present affairs. She is well conscious about the candidates contesting the elections. “I will no longer tell you the candidate who has got my vote these days, because this is supposed to remain a secret,” Ambutai stated playfully.

Ambutai, who can not even stroll two steps on her own and desires steady make stronger for all her actions, cast her vote at Sardar Kanhoji Angre School in Shukrawar Peth had come to the sales space along with her sons. — SUPRIYA DEDGAONKAR

Photos: From Girish Bapat, Mohan Joshi to Isha Datar, Subodh Bhave, Pune steps out to vote

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Keeping our smiles intact

Dattaram Mirasdar is a well-known creator. He voted in Pune. Maharashtra is balloting in four phases within the Lok Sabha elections. The remaining section will likely be hung on April 29.

Have you voted?

Actress Sharwari Jamenis after balloting in Pune. Photo by way of Nikhil Ghorpade/ BCCL

Babasaheb Purandare votes in Pune

Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare voted Parvati in Pune. Photo by way of Nikhil Ghorpade/ BCCL

Sanjay Kakde votes

MP Sanjay Kakde casts his vote in Pune. He is accompanied by way of his wife. The Rajya Sabha MP has given the BJP moderately a couple of jolts prior to now with his frank critiques. This time round, nearer to the campaign season, CM Devendra Fadnavis turns out to have effectively quelled his anger.

Industrialist Baba Kalyani votes with his circle of relatives

Industrialist Baba Kalyani smiles for a selfie after balloting. He was accompanied by way of his wife, Sunita, and son, Amit. They voted in Kalyani Nagar. Photo by way of Sadanand Godse/ BCCL

Here comes the bride

Dressed in conventional Maharashtrian wedding wear, this bride headed to the polling sales space prior to heading to the marriage hall in Pune.

Shraddha Bhagat cast her vote at NMV faculty on Bajirao Road in Pune.

Excited about balloting

This 93 12 months outdated is excited to cast his vote. Laxman Vaze is assured that he’ll vote all over the following elections. Many senior voters have complained about mismanagement on the balloting centres. Photo by way of Himanshu Nitnaware/ BCCL

Only for citizens

The Aakankhya Foundation of Gokhale Nagar has organised a Free Blood Group and Diabetes Inspection for individuals who have voted. The cutting edge project was applied all over the day on the Vaishnavi Diagnostic Centre. Photo by way of Nikhil Ghorpade/ BCCL

Prakash Javadekar and circle of relatives after balloting

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and circle of relatives display their inked arms after balloting in Pune.

Subodh Bhave after balloting

Popular Marathi actor Subodh Bhave is all smiles after casting his vote. Photo by way of Nikhil Ghorpade/BCCL

Kanchan Kul votes

Kanchan Kul is contesting towards Sharad Pawar's daughter and incumbent candidate Supriya Sule from Baramati.

Ajit Pawar votes

NCP leader and former deputy CM of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar cast his vote. While Ajit PAwar's cousin Supriya is contesting from Baramati, his son is making his electoral debut. Parth Pawar is contesting from the Maval constituency.

Health issues no longer a deterrent to vote

84-year outdated Vidyadhar Patwardhan casts his vote in Shaniwar Peth regardless of acute leg ache and issue in walking. He says, “I haven’t skipped balloting even a single time until these days and will continue to do so until the time I am alive.” Photo by way of Supriya Dedgaonkar/ BCCL

Waiting to vote

Senior voters wait in line to cast their vote at this polling sales space in Kothrud.

Girish Bapat arrives with circle of relatives to vote

BJP's candidate from Pune arrives on the Ahilyadevi High School with his circle of relatives to vote. Photo by way of Supriya Dedgaonkar/ BCCL

Congress candidate Mohan Joshi

It took the Congress days prior to it introduced its candidate from the Pune seat. The BJP by way of then had already introduced the title of Girish Bapat, who had began campaigning as well.

Amol Palekar after balloting

Amol Palekar and Sandhya Gokhle at Kalmadi High faculty in Pune. Last election, his title went missing from the citizens' listing and he had raised an objection over absence of his title.

Supriya Sule votes in Baramati

Surpiya Sule is seeking a re-term from the Baramati constituency. The bastion of the Pawar circle of relatives, Baramati was represented by way of her father, Sharad Pawar for years prior to he handed the mantle on to his daughter. She faces Kanchan Kul on this election.

Vote, Pune, Vote

Actor Suyash Tilak casts his vote in Pune.

Actress Isha Datar after casting her vote

Isha Datar strikes a pose after balloting. The actress shot to popularity along with her Marathi day-to-day Tula Pahate Re, also starring Subodh Bhave.

Where's my title?

Voters trying to find their names within the citizens' listing at ITI centre in Aundh in Pune. Photo by way of Himanshu Nitnaware/ BCCL

Anil Shirole votes

Anil Shirole and wife Madhuri after casting their vote in Pune. Anil Shirole was BJP's MP, elected in 2014. This time the BJP did not repeat him. The seat was given to state minister and senior BJP leader Girish Bapat.

VOTING RITUAL BEFORE WEDDING RITUALS

Shraddha Bhagat, a 26-year-old bride-to-be was all set to get married on Tuesday night time however fi rst made certain that she did her duty to the nation by way of casting her vote and best then proceeded along with her wedding. Bhagat made certain that she reached the polling sales space at NMV School at Appa Balwant Chowk to cast her vote along with her circle of relatives of round 15 other folks.

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Speaking to Mirror, Bhagat stated, “There was no approach that I was going to pass over out. At fi rst, it appeared diffi cult as we had to commute to another village on the same day and were supposed first of all the rituals within the morning. However, I satisfied them that we will depart best after balloting.” Not best did she tweak her wedding plans, she even suggested all her kin to ensure that they vote prior to attending her marriage rite.

“I really well know the significance of balloting and the repercussions of electing a wrong leader. There is not any level blaming any individual afterward,” Bhagat added. Bhagat is a graduate in chemistry and is living in Tulsibaug. She brought along all her friends and family, who had accrued for the marriage, to exercise their proper to vote. —SUPRIYA DEDGAONKAR