103-year-old man casts his maiden vote in Bengal election
Ali, who had been an enclave dweller, cast his vote at a polling booth of Dinhata constituency under the district. He was accompanied by his son, grandson and other family members.
The veteran was brought in a special vehicle provided by the Election Commission.
Born in 1913, Ali has been a resident of three countries and a citizen of India now after the exchange of enclaves with Bangladesh.
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