102-Year-Old Man in Hetauda Votes Enthusiastically in Federal Elections, Continuing Decades-Long Tradition

Kathmandu. The system has changed, the rulers have changed, but 102-year-old Tikadatta Poudel of Hetauda has not stopped casting his vote. Poudel, who has participated in every election since the first general election of 2015 BS, voted enthusiastically in the House of Representatives election of 2082 BS as well.

He exercised his right to vote on Tuesday at the polling station located in Ward No. 6 of Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City. Seeing Poudel arrive at the polling center with the support of a wheelchair, other voters and security personnel present there looked astonished.

Journey Since 2015 BS

Tikadatta Poudel has closely observed Nepal's parliamentary history. He cast his vote for the first time in Nepal's first historic election held in 2015 BS. Since then, he has not missed voting even once in a total of 10 parliamentary elections held.

Poudel is not just a voter; during the Panchayat era, he contested as a ward member candidate with the 'Axe' election symbol. His eagerness to vote even at the age of 102 sends a great message to the younger generation.