Maharashtra elections: 10% discount at select food joints for voters

NAGPUR: Casting your vote will now get you a 10% discount on the food bill at select restaurants in the city. The Nagpur Residential Hotels Association (NRHA) has decided to offer the discount in a bid to encourage voting.
The association’s president Tejinder Singh Renu said, “We believe that voting is not only a fundamental right, but a duty. This is just a small step from our side to ensure that people go out and cast their vote.”

Micky Arora, promoter of Hotel Centre Point (Ramdaspeth) said he is happy to be part of this initiative. “Revenue is not important all the time. Voting is a big responsibility and we must do everything in our power to encourage people to exercise their franchise,” said Arora.
This discount is applicable only to those restaurants that are part of a residential hotel. In addition, the hotels need to be members of NRHA.
The discount bonanza is not limited only to NRHA members as voters can enjoy discounts ranging from 10%-25% at resorts in Pench. A press communique issued by Ramtek’s sub-divisional officer Jogendra Katyare informed that the voters would be offered these concessions after they show the proof of voting — the indelible ink mark on the finger.
The concession would continue till 15 days from the polling day (October 21) and will only be applicable for voters from Maharashtra.