Five members of a family in a remote Himalayan village in India had to Travel for seven hours to vote in the country’s election. The family borrowed electricity from the Military Border Roads Organization as there is a lack of electricity in Warshi village.
The officials collected the voting equipment from Leh, the capital of Ladakh, and made the 180-kilometer journey to Warshi to facilitate the family’s vote. Warshi, located near the Siachen Glacier, lacks basic facilities like electricity and health services.
First-time voter Rinchen, a 23-year-old resident of Warshi, hopes her vote will bring about change in the village. She expressed a mix of excitement and responsibility and called on the incoming government to address the issues faced by the residents of Warshi.
Rinchen’s grandparents, Lozbang Sherab and Pustong Lamo, aged 75 and 85 respectively, also made the effort to reach the polling station to cast their votes. Sherab carried Lamo on his back to take her to the polling station, where she was welcomed with applause after casting her vote.
The unique situation in Warshi, where a polling station was set up for only one household, highlights the lack of infrastructure in the village. The family’s journey to vote showcases the challenges faced by remote communities in accessing basic services and facilities like internet.
India is currently undergoing a seven-phase election process, with the voting set to end on June 1 and counting taking place on June 4. The fifth phase of voting, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking his third consecutive term, took place recently in what is considered the world’s biggest election.. Read More Here
