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Whither the concept of the secret ballot? Isn't it illegal to publicly show your voting choice or expose your ballot? Well, this Congress man is very joyous in showing his vote to Sonia Gandhi in the Congress President Elections in 2000. Jitendra Prasada was the opposing candidate whom he obviously did not vote for. Even the ballot boxes are painted in saffron, white and green. Satish Sharma also displays his ballot form before submitting it (obviously voting for Sonia Gandhi), smiling and very pleased with himself. Much drumming and celebrations take place in the background. All the white kurta pyjama attired netas take off in one flock. How many other politicos do you recognize? One man dances with Congress flags on him and a glass of water with a currency note in it, on his head! Whithe
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