At the polling centre in Dhodwara gram panchayat of Dablana Panchayat Samiti area, Bundi district, special enthusiasm was recorded among voters. According to the Information and Public Relations Department, on 14 November a mother‑in‑law and daughter‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law and brother‑in‑law from the same family came together to vote.

At the polling centre, 86‑year‑old senior citizen Nandu Bai arrived with her daughter‑in‑law Mathra Bai to cast a vote. At the same centre, Jamna Bai came with her mother‑in‑law Bhula Bai to exercise her franchise. Along with them, Para Bai and Kailash also cast their votes.

Monika Kumari voted for the first time.

According to the government press release, there was enthusiasm about participation not only among senior women of the family but also among young voters. First‑time voter Monika Kumari came to the same polling centre and cast her first vote in life.

The presence of senior women, family members and first‑time young voters at the same centre created a positive atmosphere towards the franchise.

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