Mittu Changappa, a resident of Madikeri, was... ... Karnataka Elections 2023 LIVE UPDATES: The stage is set for high-octane polling in Karnataka

Mittu Changappa, a resident of Madikeri, was filled with immense joy and satisfaction as he cast his vote at the Madikeri Sant Michael School Polling Station. His elation was not only because he was the first voter to do so on this day, but also because he had the privilege of being the first voter in 30 consecutive elections over a span of 60 years. Mittu had cast his first vote in 1962, and since then, he had never missed an opportunity to exercise his right to vote.

On the day of the election, Mittu and his wife arrived at the polling booth at 6:30 am, eagerly waiting for the doors to open at 7 am. When they finally did, Mittu wasted no time in casting his vote, feeling a sense of satisfaction and excitement as he did so. In an interview with hans india, Mittu stressed the importance of voting, stating that it is a precious right that every Indian citizen should exercise.