'The Best Picture Of The 2024 Elections...' Anand Mahindra's Tweet Goes Viral

Anand Mahindra celebrated the participation of the Shompen tribe, one of India's Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), who voted for the first time

One of seven of the Shompen tribe in Great Nicobar, who voted for the first time.

Source : X/AnandMahindra

Monday witnessed the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with key states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha heading to the polls. Throughout the five phases of the election so far, numerous prominent personalities have exercised their democratic right. However, it was industrialist Anand Mahindra who highlighted an extraordinary moment, declaring it the "best photo of the 2024 elections." Mahindra celebrated the participation of the Shompen tribe, one of India's Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), who voted for the first time.

Mahindra shared his sentiments on X (formerly known as Twitter), posting, "This, for me, is the best picture of the 2024 elections. One of seven of the Shompen tribe in Great Nicobar, who voted for the first time. Democracy: it’s an irresistible, unstoppable force."

This, for me, is the best picture of the 2024 elections.

One of seven of the Shompen tribe in Great Nicobar, who voted for the first time.

Democracy: it’s an irresistible, unstoppable force. pic.twitter.com/xzivKCKZ6h

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 20, 2024

The post quickly garnered attention, with users resonating with Mahindra's sentiment. "Wow indeed sir. Vibrant Democracy is irresistible, unstoppable only if there are no irresponsible democrats. Right!" one user commented. Another user added, "Picture of the Day. Biggest democracy in the world gives you the biggest right to vote."

Since being shared, the post has garnered over 2,30,000 views, and the count keeps rising. Many people have also taken to the comments section to share their thoughts.

In a significant milestone, seven members of the Shompen tribe, residing in the dense tropical rainforests of Great Nicobar Island, participated in the election process. They cast their votes in the Lok Sabha elections held in Andaman and Nicobar on April 19, marking their historic entry into India's democratic process.