In a poignant display of civic duty, a 91-year-old woman named Puttamma passed away moments after casting her vote in Karnataka’s Hunsur on Friday.
Hunsur falls within the Mysore Lok Sabha constituency. Despite her advanced age, Puttamma demonstrated her commitment to democracy by participating in the electoral process. Her dedication to fulfilling her civic responsibility serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of every citizen’s vote.
During the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the voter turnout in the Mysore parliamentary constituency of Karnataka had reached 25.09% by 11 am. Puttamma’s determination to exercise her democratic right, even in her final moments, is a testament to the enduring spirit of democracy and the significance of each individual’s contribution to the electoral process.