India has 2.49 lakh voters aged above 100: CEC Rajiv Kumar

By PTI

PUNE: There are 2.49 lakh voters aged above 100 in India, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated on Wednesday.

Besides, 1.80 crore voters are over 80 years of age, Kumar stated after flagging off a bicycle rally in Maharashtra’s Pune metropolis on Wednesday to create an consciousness about voter registration as a part of the nationwide degree launch of a particular abstract revision of the voters’ checklist.

The Election Commission of India’s initiative is geared toward rising the electoral rolls in city areas.

Explaining the robustness and great thing about the Indian electoral rolls, Kumar stated the nation has voters from the very best peaks of Himalayas, from the 6,000-km shoreline in south, deserts within the west and areas from the east.

“You will be happy to know we have close to 2.49 lakh voters in our rolls who are (aged) 100 plus and what a relief and ecstasy it gives when you interact with them and find that they have been voting all through their lives,” he stated.

Besides, there are 1.80 crore voters who’re above 80 years of age, he advised reporters after the rally.

The CEC stated India’s first voter Shyam Saran Negi, who not too long ago died, was 106 years outdated and voted by postal poll simply three days earlier than his demise.

“That is the spirit,” he added.

Kumar stated the abstract revision takes place yearly, however this 12 months they’re doing a really targeted exercise and beginning it everywhere in the nation from Pune with a selected function to extend the participation of residents from city areas.

“What does it mean? Everywhere in the country and the farthest possible states, be it hills, coastal lines, everywhere, inaccessible terrains, deserts, everywhere every single citizen gets enlisted as a voter and strengthens the democracy by not only getting registered but also casting his/her vote,” the CEC stated.

Kumar stated they need to request all voters within the city areas, all of the youth to return take part, get registered and vote.

“It is only through your voting that the democratic traditions become absolutely robust and strong,” the CEC stated.

“Some of the cities, I am not naming them, do not really do that kind of voting and there is a whole lot of ground which we have to cover in urban areas, that is why this rally was organised to create awareness,” he stated.

Kumar flagged off the bicycle rally on the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune’s Balewadi space.

He later advised reporters that there are some superior, massive metro cities the place apathy is seen among the many city voters, however it’s anticipated that these cities must also take part in voting whole-heartedly and assist strengthen the democracy.

“The same applies to the youth also.vIf they can put forth their views on WhatsApp, they can very well put forth their opinion on casting votes,” he stated.

Kumar stated Pune has been chosen for the nationwide launch of the particular abstract revision of the voters’ checklist as it’s the “city of knowledge” and the message will get unfold sooner from right here.

When identified that Pune had recorded a low voting share, the CEC stated, “Yes, there’s little apathy.

” Notably, in the 2019 general elections, the overall voting percentage for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency was 49.84 per cent. Kumar said on the day of voting, a holiday is declared as per the Negotiable Instruments Act and some people think “let’s benefit from the vacation as an alternative of going and casting vote”, however they need to go and vote as holidays are at all times there.

Kumar stated the significance of particular abstract revision is that if anybody is left and never included as a voter, she or he might be included by this initiative.

“Also, young voters who are turning 18 on qualifying dates have a chance to get enrolled,” he added.

PUNE: There are 2.49 lakh voters aged above 100 in India, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated on Wednesday.

Besides, 1.80 crore voters are over 80 years of age, Kumar stated after flagging off a bicycle rally in Maharashtra’s Pune metropolis on Wednesday to create an consciousness about voter registration as a part of the nationwide degree launch of a particular abstract revision of the voters’ checklist.

The Election Commission of India’s initiative is geared toward rising the electoral rolls in city areas.

Explaining the robustness and great thing about the Indian electoral rolls, Kumar stated the nation has voters from the very best peaks of Himalayas, from the 6,000-km shoreline in south, deserts within the west and areas from the east.

“You will be happy to know we have close to 2.49 lakh voters in our rolls who are (aged) 100 plus and what a relief and ecstasy it gives when you interact with them and find that they have been voting all through their lives,” he stated.

Besides, there are 1.80 crore voters who’re above 80 years of age, he advised reporters after the rally.

The CEC stated India’s first voter Shyam Saran Negi, who not too long ago died, was 106 years outdated and voted by postal poll simply three days earlier than his demise.

“That is the spirit,” he added.

Kumar stated the abstract revision takes place yearly, however this 12 months they’re doing a really targeted exercise and beginning it everywhere in the nation from Pune with a selected function to extend the participation of residents from city areas.

“What does it mean? Everywhere in the country and the farthest possible states, be it hills, coastal lines, everywhere, inaccessible terrains, deserts, everywhere every single citizen gets enlisted as a voter and strengthens the democracy by not only getting registered but also casting his/her vote,” the CEC stated.

Kumar stated they need to request all voters within the city areas, all of the youth to return take part, get registered and vote.

“It is only through your voting that the democratic traditions become absolutely robust and strong,” the CEC stated.

“Some of the cities, I am not naming them, do not really do that kind of voting and there is a whole lot of ground which we have to cover in urban areas, that is why this rally was organised to create awareness,” he stated.

Kumar flagged off the bicycle rally on the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune’s Balewadi space.

He later advised reporters that there are some superior, massive metro cities the place apathy is seen among the many city voters, however it’s anticipated that these cities must also take part in voting whole-heartedly and assist strengthen the democracy.

“The same applies to the youth also.vIf they can put forth their views on WhatsApp, they can very well put forth their opinion on casting votes,” he stated.

Kumar stated Pune has been chosen for the nationwide launch of the particular abstract revision of the voters’ checklist as it’s the “city of knowledge” and the message will get unfold sooner from right here.

When identified that Pune had recorded a low voting share, the CEC stated, “Yes, there’s little apathy.

” Notably, in the 2019 general elections, the overall voting percentage for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency was 49.84 per cent. Kumar said on the day of voting, a holiday is declared as per the Negotiable Instruments Act and some people think “let’s benefit from the vacation as an alternative of going and casting vote”, however they need to go and vote as holidays are at all times there.

Kumar stated the significance of particular abstract revision is that if anybody is left and never included as a voter, she or he might be included by this initiative.

“Also, young voters who are turning 18 on qualifying dates have a chance to get enrolled,” he added.