'Indian democracy is alive & kicking' - happily notes KJS Chatrath

 Let me start with a little backgrounder. I am 81+ and stay in Panchkula, Haryana. Today is the day of voting for membership of Haryana Assembly (MLAs).

I had made it a point to stay in Panchkula on this day to cast my vote and take part in the festival of democracy. 

I put an alarm for 5 am and got up. Made my cuppa and then got ready. By 5 minutes to 7, I was at the polling booth. There was not much of rush and in any case an old man coming enthusiastically to vote at 7 am was an amusing sight for some.

The process of voting was uneventful and I found the staff on duty polite, knowledgeable and helpful.

 

Yes this the proof that I voted. Of course I am not going to tell you whom did I vote for.

Back in my flat I settled for another cup of tea and started going through the newspapers which had since arrived. And look what did I find!

 

                                      Indian Express, Chandigarh, October 5, 2024.

 My reassuring take is that democracy is alive and kicking in India.

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