Smartphones, TV, apps to help Chaudharys keep eye on results
Election fever will reach its crescendo May 16 when the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) will begin deciphering number of votes polled in favour of particular symbol representing a candidate for Ranchi parliamentary constituency. Apart from candidates, the fever will grip even those who on normal days do not have a minute to devote on anything save their business.
Put up in three-storey building in SN Ganguly Street, 65-year-old, Sajjan Kumar Chaudhary has planned their day in advance to witness the event that will set the course of the nation for next five years. A third generation in the business of retailing where every minute is important, Chaudhary believed that it is a day worth giving time while entertaining a customer that drops at the shop.
“I will keep an eye on the results while dealing with a customer. Business is important but result is what we were waiting for three to four months. Being a businessman my interest in who will form next government is very high as a change of guard also means a positive or negative impact on the business,” said Chaudhary.
like father like son. Siddharth Chaudhary, 34-year-old, will rely on his smartphone to get minute-by-minute update of the lok Sabha result that will be declared today. The Chaudhary junior who also assists his father in the family business has reserved the day for the most important thing in his views — election results — and has put everything aside to keep himself abreast of counting as it unfolds the fortune of candidates in the poll ring.
As soon as the clock will hit 8 am, Siddharth, plans to devote first two hours to watch television and will keep his smart-phone at handy spot if he has to move away from television set.
“Ranchi parliamentary seat is the most closely contested seat after Dumka so as soon as the EVMs open my hands will automatically go over my smartphone and television remote. I want to see whether my vote helped my candidate in winning or not,” maintained the Chaudhary scion.
While the 34-year-old will be experiencing adrenaline rush with changing projection during counting of votes, Megha Chaudhary, his better half, has plans to spice up the moment with traditional delicacies as well as witness the landmark moment in the history of India with her husband.
“I am as much concerned about the next government as my husband. But I have the additional responsibility to ensure that we keep refreshing ourselves,” pointed out Megha.
Chaudhary patriarch, Changilal Chaudhary, who is 93-year-old and can barely walk will take stock of the situation from wall mounted TV in his room. The man who seen many election seasons in democratic India believes that it is the day which everyone should devote entirely to one thing—wishing that the right person and right party comes to power.
“I have enough time to spare. So my day will be devoted to the television set. I have seen so many ups and downs in business. Although I don’t manage the business but knowing about a government is still relevant to me,” said the Chaudhary patriarch.