Himachal Chief Minister Meets Family Of India's First Voter Shyam Negi
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The chief minister recalled that in 1951, a young Shyam Negi made history when he exercised his franchise in Kalpa, becoming India's first voter.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday met family members of India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi, who died aged 106 at his home in Kalpa, and said he was an inspiration to all.
"Today, we miss Negi ji so much," the chief minister said while offering his tributes. "Whenever polls were held--be it Panchayat, Vidhan Sabha or Lok Sabha -- he always used to visit the booth to cast vote and inspire everyone."
Three days after casting his vote for the 34th time, Mr Negi died on Saturday. He was the Election Commission's brand ambassador and had voted for the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls through postal ballot on November 2.
The chief minister recalled that in 1951, a young Shyam Negi made history when he exercised his franchise in Kalpa, becoming India's first voter.
