Demonstrating their respect for senior citizens, the Delhi Police on Wednesday won accolades from the residents of the city for assisting elderly voters to polling booths to ensure their participation in the festival of democracy. The initiative to help the senior citizens was welcomed by the voters who appreciated the police for their efforts to facilitate the elderly to exercise their franchise. A 92-year-old lady was assisted by the cops at Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya, Sarojini Nagar in South-West Delhi in casting her valuable vote.
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In the Rohini district, Senior citizens were warmly welcomed by Delhi Police personnel with roses at polling booths, honouring their participation in the voting process. It is a special gesture to celebrate their contribution to democracy. The initiative evoked instant appreciation from netizens on social media.
An internet user posted on X stating, “Elders being wheelchaired in by police personnel is what .