70.66% voter turnout in Assam for second phase LS polls
Darang-Udalgauri seat recorded the highest polling of 72.99 per cent while Silchar recorded the lowest turnout at 65.57 per cent.
To emphasize the significance of maintaining a well-balanced and healthy way of life, a 75-year-old woman named Hira Bora from Assam undertook a remarkable 10-kilometre walk on Sunday. Let us delve into some interesting information about her.
According to reports, Hira Bora, a resident of Dibrugarh, embarked on this lengthy journey. She intended to raise awareness among the younger generation about the importance of staying active to maintain good health.
While she walked, the 75-year-old woman proudly waved a flag with three colours. Police were there to support her as she took her impressive 10-kilometre walk. She crossed the famous Bogibeel Bridge during this journey. This bridge is special because it’s the longest bridge in India that can be used by both trains and vehicles. It stretches over the Brahmaputra River.
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Since some news outlets shared the video of Bora’s walk on Monday morning, it has garnered more than 19,000 views. One user, identified as X, commented, “Age is no barrier to spreading a positive message. Hira Bora deserves appreciation!”
While numerous individuals praised her act, some also drew attention to the substantial police presence surrounding her. “So much security for a 10 km walk?” Reflecting this sentiment, another X user commented. Similarly, someone else inquired, “Why are there so many police officers, though?”
In response to the growing prevalence of phone addiction, particularly among the younger demographic in India, we can see a noticeable rise in health issues associated with modern lifestyles.
In a previous instance, an 80-year-old woman named Bharati participated in the 2023 edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, which occurred on January 15. She completed a distance of 4.2 km in 51 minutes, all the while clutching the national flag. During a conversation with a journalist, the woman in her eighties remarked, “I belong to India, and I am running for my country.”
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