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Inspiring Story Of India’s First Voter – If This Video Doesn’t Inspire You To Vote In 2014, Nothing Ever Will

This is the true story of Mr. Shyam Saran Negi, 97 years old, who is independent India’s first voter. A believer in democracy, the grand old man has never missed an opportunity to vote since 1951.

Mr. Shyam Saran Negi, is a school teacher from a remote village in the foothills of the Himalayas. Undeterred by his old age, he braves rains, strong winds and snow and goes out to cast his vote.

So what’s your excuse to not vote this time? Mr. Negi has pledged to vote in the 2014 elections, have you?