Chennai: Commercial establishments in Chennai and other cities have announced gifts and discounts for those who cast their votes.
"Go vote & get free movie tickets, post the selfie of your inked finger in the comments," posted AGS Cinemas on Facebook. The Trichy chapter of Young Indians (Yi), the youth wing of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has launched an initiative -- Show the Ink campaign -- which will give discounts, at selected food outlets, for those who cast their votes.
Some netizens criticised these offers. Santhosh R commented on Facebook: "Voting is fundamental duty of a citizen. Don't reduce its valve by offering 'freebies' to exercise our duty...Simply don't post irresponsibly to promote your business and make more money."