Centenarian voters in Nashik are nonetheless keen to vote despite missing prominent leaders from their childhood

Nashik: Older voters in Nashik expressed a feeling of nostalgia, remembering the powerful leaders from their early years and stressing the importance of voting.

These senior folks are adamant about taking part in the political process, even if their physical capabilities are deteriorating with age.
Haushabai Gaikwad, the oldest of them at 114 years old, bemoans what he sees as a fall in political leadership and a commensurate reduction in public enthusiasm for voting.

Haushabai remembers the days of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, as do other centenarians such as 103-year-old Karbhari Rahane.

“Today’s political landscape lacks strong personalities, despite the prominence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Rahane said.
At least five people who are over 100 years old and may vote reside in Nashik City. In order to determine if these older people need “home voting” or transportation services, the district election office has been conducting surveys. More than 500 people were on the list, although many of them turned out to be deceased or had their ages misrepresented.
Because they are confined to their beds, three of the five centenarians have requested to vote from home. Nevertheless, Haushabai and Vithabai Andhare, who is 107 years old, have made the decision to cast ballots in person and have referred to the election as a celebration of democracy.
“I can make it to the polling station if I can walk to the temple,” said Vithabai.