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An experience with a True Indian Citizen

Today i had an excellent experience in the polling booth with a senior citizen.   that old lady might be above 70 yrs. she couldnt walk or sit but she was sitting from 7.15am it seems. she had a paper with her. the officer told her that they need some photo proof like id. she took a bag, opened it and had many covers. out of that she took 1 cover, she opened and had many cards there. out of them she picked one, then on opening it, she got many small covers. she took 2 covers. 1 was her voter id and 1 was that election comission proof card given recently. she asked the officer which they need and produced. it was a great slap to people who have forgotten their right to vote and who lost their papers.   after voting, i rushed out to catch her, but the officer standing out told that she flew away after voting. really amazed by her guts to come alone and vote. she was very confident and didnt get frightened.  of course, she's a role model to us. she has impressed m...