Bandipora, May 20 -- Suhail Rather

101 year-old Khateja Begum monday voted in the ongoing parliament election in Baramulla constiuency, becoming an inspiration for the villagers in this remote hamlet of Bandipora district.

Wearing a traditional pheran, Khateja exercised her democractic franchise in 133-Polling Station in Shahgund Village of Hajin-Sonawari.

Casting her vote, she motivated other younger generation to come out despite hot weather to cast their votes. (KNS)

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Kashmir News Service....