Jamshedpur, May 25: T V Narendran, CEO cum Managing Director of Tata Steel, donned in a casual cotton shirt and blue jeans, along with his spouse Ruchi Narendran, showcased their inked fingers after voting at Loyola School in Jamshedpur. The couple, widely recognised in the city, managed to capture the attention of the shutterbugs as they smiled for the cameras. Despite the scorching heat, voters in line were pleasantly surprised to see Narendran and his wife standing among them, setting a notable example of civic duty.
“It is our responsibility and duty to vote. We have heard earlier that the voting percentage was less last time in Jamshedpur. I hope it will get better this time and there will be more people who will come and vote,” said TV Narendran after casting his vote.
Security was notably tight at the Loyola School booth from early morning. However, this VIP status did not deter a substantial number of people from casting their votes. While some voters were unaware of the VIP attendees, others felt their presence did not significantly alter their voting experience.
“It is really good to see the managing director of a steel company leaving his comfort and coming out to vote on a hot and sultry day. I have seen him practicing his franchise earlier also. Narendran never misses the chance to vote and that’s no doubt an inspiration for many who avoid leaving their drawing rooms to come out and vote,” commented a resident of Circuit House area.