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Mumbai: Tribals walk 4 km to cast their votes in the Assembly elections

<p>Some walked distances as long as 4 km to get to nearest polling booths, in the hope that elected representative would provide better facilities and services to the otherwise neglected community</p>

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While several voters in the suburbs no doubt chose to enjoy the holiday yesterday without voting, the young and old living in adivasi padas in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Aarey Milk Colony turned out in large numbers to exercise their franchise, in the hope that they will succeed in electing a good leader who will provide them with basic facilities they have lacked for decades.

Javlu Wagat (65) displays his inked finger
Javlu Wagat (65) displays his inked finger

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