He was among the first voters to exercise his franchise.

After casting his vote he showed his inked finger. “Today is a grand festival of India. Every vote of a citizen will decide the direction and condition of the country. I urge everyone to exercise their right to vote,” Chadha told the media.

He cast his vote at a polling booth in Lakhnore in Mohali district under Anandpur Sahib constituency.

Voting is going on in 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab at 24,451 polling stations with elaborate arrangements for peaceful voting. Around 70,00 security personnel, including central forces, have been deployed in the state for the elections.