103-yr-old votes in Sitamarhi booth

SITAMARHI: The voting in Sitamarhi, Runnisaidpur and Belsand passed off peacefully barring a few stray incidents. The voter turnout was a bit poor owing to several reasons, including lack of enthusiasm in urban and semi-urban areas, though Covid-19 pandemic did not put its long shadows on election in the three segments.
People stepped out of their houses wearing masks and underwent thermal screening and were provided hand sanitisers before the polling process, but there was not sufficient number of gloves available at polling stations.Sanjay Kumar, an LIC executive, said it was a novel experience of casting vote during pandemic amid safety measures.
The 103-year-old Bechan Sah cast his vote at booth number 254 in Runnisaidpur with confidence while taking all coronavirus safety measures. He said officials cooperated with him like anything.
Voters without masks were not allowed to enter the polling stations. Village women were spotted using their stoles or dupatta to cover mouth and nose while many men opted for light towels. Many co-villagers were active in assisting others in covering the face and nose areas.