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Thousands denied right to vote, rain fails to dampen spirit 
As many as 3400 voters of Ram Nagar colony (ward number 30), Guru Nanak Pura in the Islamabad area in the Amritsar (West) constituency were denied their right to vote. Reason: their names did not figure in the voters list.

Residets of Gali Bagichi who were denied the right to cast their votes showing their voter cards. They later held a protest and blocked traffic. — Photo by Rajiv Sharma

Enthusiastic voters line up in front of a polling station in a rural area of Amritsar district to cast their votes on Tuesday. A majority of the voters have been issued voter identity cards.

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Need to revive zebra-crossings to ensure safety
My city is the habitat of more than 15 million people living around the abode of God (Harmandir Sahib). The holy precincts are the neatest place on earth and truly emanate divine ambience. However, on stepping out of the sacred square around the holy pond no one fails to notice the sharp contrast in the town.