Real tribute to Shyam Saran Negi would be when each one casts their vote: Chief Election Commissioner

Nov 05, 2022

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday paid tributes to Shyam Saran Negi, the first voter of Independent India who passed away today and...

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi passes away at 106

Nov 05, 2022

Negi had cast his first vote in independent India on October 23, 1951, in the Kalpa polling station, becoming the first voter in the...

Amit Shah expresses grief over death of 1st voter of independent India

Nov 05, 2022

Taking to Twitter, the Home Minister said, "The death of Shyam Saran Negi ji of Himachal, the first voter of the country is sad....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people on Diwali

Nov 14, 2020

New Delhi [India], November 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Diwali.

CEC Rajiv Kumar to attend last rites of Shyam Saran Negi, 'first voter of independent India'

Nov 05, 2022

Negi, a teacher by profession, voted in every election since 1951 and has never missed an opportunity to vote.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends greetings on Gujarat's Statehood Day

May 01, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of Gujarat's Statehood Day. Taking to his official...