Negi was a resident of Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, who cast his postal ballot on November 2 for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh assembly elections. As per reports, the 106-year-old was unwell at the time.
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Addressing an election rally in the Sundernagar assembly segment of Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister invokes India s first voter to encourage people to cast vote in the coming assembly elections.
Even before his demise, he discharged his duty, Modi said, adding Negis outlook towards democracy will inspire the countrys youth.With a heavy heart, I bow my head to pay homage and express my deepest condolences to his kin, the prime minister said.Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also took to Twitter to condole the death.