A 105 year woman, Naro Devi cast her vote at Ladhan polling station falling under the Churah assembly constituency in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district.
This centenarian woman cast her vote through the electronic voting machine (EVM) at the polling station today in spite of the facility provided by the election commission of India for octogenarians to cast their vote through ballot paper provided at their residence. Voting for the 68-member assembly seats began in Himachal Pradesh today at 8 am which will continue till 5 pm.
Himachal Pradesh assembly deputy speaker Hans Raj is contesting from BJP, whereas Congress fielded Yashwant Singh from here. AAP’s candidate for this constituency is NK Jaryal.
Churah constituency is reserved for Scheduled castes candidates. The constituency came into existence in 2008 following the delimitation of the Legislative Assembly constituencies. A total of 412 candidates including 24 women contestants are in the fray for the 68-Assembly seats.