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Democracy in action

Monday, Feb 12, 2024

Thankfully, the general elections 2024 took place. Though the results are somewhat controversial, it augurs well for the country that people voted in such large numbers. I was surprised when I visited my polling station in the afternoon as there was a long queue, people were standing with patience waiting for their turn and not cutting in line.

As a senior citizen, I was immediately taken into the voting room where I was guided by the polling staff in a very cultured and polite manner. I have never encountered such polling staff and wish that future elections will have similar levels of engagement and high standard of behaviour as well.

Aaamir Aqil

Lahore