That was the title of a movie released in 1957 ,
starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr . It was directed by Leo McCarey.
Almost 67 years later, last Sunday ( 12th May 2024
), I experienced another “ affair to remember “
, starring myself ( nearly 91 ) and my wife ( nearly 87 )
This movie was titled “ Vote From Home “ – an experience designed
by our Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Rajiv Kumar – and directed remotely
A week earlier, I had sent a WhatsApp message to Election
Officer , Smt Preeti Patil
( Mumbai based , I think ) whose Mobile number I had found on the Election
Commission website ( but could not find today – 18th May )
I told her that we would like to vote from home, since
it would be very difficult for us to go to the polling booth
She asked me to send details ( Name – DoB - Address )
which I immediately sent
Within minutes, she sent me ( thru
WhatsApp ) form 12 D( Vote from Home – VFH ), for filling in and returning online
I messaged back saying, I did not know how to and
whether someone could visit my home and bring the forms
Again, within minutes,
she confirmed that someone will bring the forms within 2 / 3 days
Shri Shyam
Jadhav ( BMC ) turned up with the forms VERY NEXT DAY and took our signatures on those forms
He returned after 2 days with INTIMATION letter saying
the VFH team will visit us on 12th
On 12th , a 7 member team turned up ( see
photo below ). They were very courteous and helpful. Even presented us with
roses !
They strictly observed all the protocols of " SECRECY of VOTING "
Dear
Shri Rajiv Kumar :
Although 91 , I look forward to be able to vote in 2029 Lok Sabha Election - may
be Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha ,
simultaneously ( One Nation , One Election )
And I urge you to conduct 2029 elections using following Mobile App suggested by
me, 12 years ago :
Ø VotesApp 18 Dec 2012
( Related E Mail :
Thanks,
Prof Rajagopal : for validating my suggestion … 07
May 2024 )
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.HemenParekh.ai / 18
May 2024
PHOTOS :
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