As Delhi went to polls on Saturday, there were a few high profile first-time voters excitedto exercise their franchise. Prominent among them were Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son Rehan, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's son Pulkit Kejriwal and Congress leader Ajay Maken's son Aujaswi Maken.
Rehan had turned 18 last year, but could not vote in the Lok Sabha elections because of exams. The youngster turned up to vote along with his mother Priyanka and father Robert Vadra.
Speaking about casting his vote for the first time, Rehan said it was a nice feeling to take part in the democratic process finally. "Everyone should exercise their right to vote," the youngster was quoted as saying.
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When he was asked who did he vote for, Rehan responded, "I've lived here all my life. I'd like to see my city developed and up there with all the best cities in the world. I voted obviously, for the people," NDTV quoted him as saying.
When asked about a big issue that the next government should address in Delhi, the youngster said public transport should be more affordable for students.
Kejriwal's son Pulkit too said he felt good after voting for the first time. When asked if his father will be the chief minister again, he said whoever people choose will become the chief minister.