311 electors over 100 years of age

Updated - February 07, 2015 10:03 am IST

Published - February 07, 2015 12:00 am IST - NEW DELHI:

Delhi Assembly polls will not only see youngsters flaunting inked fingers after casting their votes but over 300 voters above the age of 100 years will also be exercising their franchise.

Over 800 voters belonging to the third gender are registered in the electoral rolls for the polling scheduled on Saturday.

“There are 311 electors over the age of 100 years in the Capital. These persons are eligible to cast their votes in the Assembly elections,” Delhi Chief Electoral Office Chandra Bhushan Kumar said.

Over 1.33 crore electorate will decide the fate of 673 candidates in the fray for the Delhi Assembly elections.

“There are also 862 such voters who belong to the third gender in the city,” Mr. Bhushan said.

— PTI

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