Pre-statehood MLA casts vote in Bhoranj

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Updated At : 12:21 PM Jan 20, 2021 IST

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Hamirpur, January 19

Amar Singh Chaudhary, former MLA from Mewa (now Bhoranj), cast his vote for the panchayat elections at Ropari Balohiyan village in Bhoranj near here today.

He was elected MLA in 1967 from the Jansangh when Himachal was not a separate state. He was again elected to the state Assembly in 1977. Amar Singh is now 90-year-old and probably the only surviving member of the 1967 team of the Assembly. Though old age has affected his health, he is still an enthusiastic voter.

Speaking after casting his vote, he said people should participate in the elections. The maximum participation of voters would strengthen the institution of democracy. “I have never missed to cast my vote ever since I become eligible for it,” said Amar Singh.

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