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A man who was known as the first ever voter in India, has died at the age of 105.
By , in Asia · 08 Nov 2022, 13:23 · 0 Comments
India
First ever voter dies
According to the BBC, Shyam Saran Negi, is believed to have been the first person ever in India to cast a vote when India held its first general election after independence, since then he has voted in every election. He cast his final vote just three days before his death.
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