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India's 1st bravery award winner steps out to vote
Hindustan Times Lucknow
|February 06, 2025
Harish Chandra Mehra, 83, the first recipient of India's National Bravery Award in 1958 and the first civilian to march in the Republic Day Parade a year later, cast his vote in Chandni Chowk on Wednesday but faced several difficulties.
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"I had to walk an extra half an hour to get my voter receipt. I'm carrying my voter ID number written on a piece of paper."
The management should have been better for senior citizens," he added.
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