Free cupcakes, check-up and much more for voters

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, May 19

To lure more and more voters to cast vote, many offers were given by different sections of society today. While restaurants offered up to 20 per cent discount on food items, some doctors offered free OPD check-up.

Free cupcakes and pastries were given to those who showed ink on their fingers. Harjinder Singh from Hotbreads said visitors were given free food items.

“The gesture was to encourage voters to come out and case vote. We had to go abroad and were getting cheap tickets. But we preferred to stay back and cast our vote. We will take the evening flight today after casting vote,” said Singh.

Dr Naresh Bassi offered free OPD consultation to his patients. Otherwise, the consultation of the doctor is Rs 400-500 per patient.

Patients had to show ink to avail of free consultation benefit. Discounts were offered by many shops and showrooms. Beauticians also offered discounts on the voting day.

Discount offers

• Dr Naresh Bassi offered free OPD consultation to his patients. Otherwise, the consultation of the doctor is Rs 400-500 per patient.
• Discounts were offered by many shops and showrooms. Beauticians also offered discounts on the voting day.