Archive · 15 Jan 2026
99-Year-Old Teacher Votes in Thane
A very old teacher named Leela Kshrotri, who is 99 years old, went to vote in an election in Thane, India.
She showed that no matter how old you are, you can still do important things like voting.
Her former student, Dilip Phatakji, drove her in his auto-rickshaw to the polling booth.
The people there made sure she could vote comfortably by giving her a special seat made of three chairs.
After voting, she said everyone should vote to make the country strong.
She is very special and has even won an award for her work.
Her students are planning a big party for her 100th birthday next year.
She also teaches children and remembers all her former students' birthdays.
Leela Kshrotri, a 99-year-old former teacher, cast her vote in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections.
Her former student, Dilip Phatakji, drove her to the polling station in his auto-rickshaw.
Polling booth helpers arranged a special seat made of three chairs for her to vote comfortably.
Kshrotri emphasized the importance of voting for every citizen to keep the nation strong.
She continues to teach children and maintains a close bond with her former students, remembering their birthdays.
- Who
- Leela Kshrotri, a 99-year-old former school teacher
- What
- Cast her vote in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections
- When
- January 15
- Where
- Thane, India
- Why
- To exercise her democratic right and inspire others
- Name
- Leela Kshrotri
- Age
- 99
- Occupation
- Former School Teacher
- Location
- Thane, India
- Event
- Thane Municipal Corporation Elections
- Date
- January 15
- Award
- Thane Gaurav Puraskar (Thane Pride Award)
- Upcoming Milestone
- 100th Birthday on April 3, 2027