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Hospital Patients: Hospital Patients and Attendees Miss Out on Voting | News Article | Jaipur News
Jaipur: Patients and their attendants in various hospitals wanted to participate in the state assembly election but there was no system in place for them to cast votes.
Mukul Yadav, a resident of Alwar, whose relative was admitted at the SMS Hospital after an accident, said, never before in his life he missed voting in an election.
“I am not in my constituency as I have to take care of my patient.It is disappointing that I am not able to cast my vote,” said Yadav.
In hospitals, not only in Jaipur but also in other districts of the state, hundreds of patients and their attendants seated outside remained deprived of voting.
There were those who underwent organ transplant, but they reached the polling booth to cast their votes. “I had a kidney transplant in 2018. Today, I stood in the queue to cast my vote despite the risk of getting infected with viruses or bacteria,” said Harshwardhan Singh.
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Mukul Yadav, a resident of Alwar, whose relative was admitted at the SMS Hospital after an accident, said, never before in his life he missed voting in an election.
“I am not in my constituency as I have to take care of my patient.It is disappointing that I am not able to cast my vote,” said Yadav.
In hospitals, not only in Jaipur but also in other districts of the state, hundreds of patients and their attendants seated outside remained deprived of voting.
There were those who underwent organ transplant, but they reached the polling booth to cast their votes. “I had a kidney transplant in 2018. Today, I stood in the queue to cast my vote despite the risk of getting infected with viruses or bacteria,” said Harshwardhan Singh.
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Octogenarians, nonagenarians, and even centenarians from Jaipur’s state capital stepped out to cast their votes from polling booths, rejecting the option of voting from home. Jitender Pal, an 85-year-old partially paralyzed voter, expressed that the concept of home voting made him feel physically disabled. Another octogenarian, Kashmiri Lal Kataria, came on a wheelchair to vote after being discharged from the hospital. Parvati Devi, an 86-year-old voter, chose to vote from the booth to witness the atmosphere inside. Senior citizens across constituencies opted for voting at the booths.
Octogenarians, nonagenarians, and even centenarians from Jaipur’s state capital stepped out to cast their votes from polling booths, rejecting the option of voting from home. Jitender Pal, an 85-year-old partially paralyzed voter, expressed that the concept of home voting made him feel physically disabled. Another octogenarian, Kashmiri Lal Kataria, came on a wheelchair to vote after being discharged from the hospital. Parvati Devi, an 86-year-old voter, chose to vote from the booth to witness the atmosphere inside. Senior citizens across constituencies opted for voting at the booths.
Counting castes, counting votes…then?
The Bihar caste survey has given a new lease of life to the politics of social justice by highlighting the magnitude of caste-based socio-economic backwardness and the nature of economic power-structure in contemporary India. The survey data reveals that there is an overlap between caste and class, with higher poverty rates among the marginalized sections of society. This emphasizes the need for expanded reservation in public sector jobs and government-run educational institutions. However, the efficacy of the existing affirmative action framework and the structural causes of social and economic inequalities should also be critically evaluated.
The Bihar caste survey has given a new lease of life to the politics of social justice by highlighting the magnitude of caste-based socio-economic backwardness and the nature of economic power-structure in contemporary India. The survey data reveals that there is an overlap between caste and class, with higher poverty rates among the marginalized sections of society. This emphasizes the need for expanded reservation in public sector jobs and government-run educational institutions. However, the efficacy of the existing affirmative action framework and the structural causes of social and economic inequalities should also be critically evaluated.
Young and first time voters enthusiastic about casting vote in Telangana elections
The Telangana State Elections are approaching, and the Youngistaan Foundation, in collaboration with the Times of India, organized a unique artistic dialogue to promote youth engagement in voting. The event brought together around 100 first-time voters who pledged to cast their votes on November 30. The gathering featured slam poetry, rap performances, and an invigorating open mic session led by talented young artists. Headlining the event was Johnny Sandesh, who delivered a stand-up show, complemented by an engaging act from Patruni Chidananda Sastry and a musical performance by band Varnam.
The Telangana State Elections are approaching, and the Youngistaan Foundation, in collaboration with the Times of India, organized a unique artistic dialogue to promote youth engagement in voting. The event brought together around 100 first-time voters who pledged to cast their votes on November 30. The gathering featured slam poetry, rap performances, and an invigorating open mic session led by talented young artists. Headlining the event was Johnny Sandesh, who delivered a stand-up show, complemented by an engaging act from Patruni Chidananda Sastry and a musical performance by band Varnam.
