Independent India

First voter of Independent India passes away at 106; leaders express sorrow

Shyam Saran Negi, the first person to vote in independent India, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 106 at his home in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Jairam Thakur expressed his sorrow at his passing on Twitter."Saddened to hear the news of the demise of Shyam Saran...