The first time I whistled...

I got my Voter ID.
Will be casting my vote for the first time. Never was I so excited in knowing 'Who-is-what','The King' & 'The King makers'.
When to make a choice, I was too skeptical about whom to vote. So, started following special coverages on news channels. It wasn't too shocking to see how few news papers blatantly wrote supporting their stance.With heated up conversations & the astonishing affidavits submitted by the candidatures, I could see through them the facts.

On the final day, with most men in white shirts & women clad in their best, it was more like a national festival. Once for all, everything seemed so lively.

Decided to keep my choice unrevealed, I joined a group of fair acquaintance near the polling booth.
They were sharing their views on why one should go for car,cycle or give hand a chance. It was my turn & I remained silent. They looked curious.
A shop keeper, having known me from years,smiling broadly, said ' I know'! And others seconded him.Everybody seemed to know!

Not finding my serial number there, taken aback, moved to the next counter. Went from one counter to the other in every nook and corner I thought I would find my number.

I returned to the first counter for the 228th time that day to check the list, in vain. Disappointed ; was back home.

With myriad thoughts meandering in mind, I became more restless and was rummaging through news papers to find any assistance. And then...there it was! A small column. It read :

SMS XXXXX to find your nearest polling station.

In the minute followed, I was at the counter to get my nail inked.Voted for my choice, deliriously happy I was, for giving my voice.

There, amidst the growing cacophony, I did whistle!


*Car,Cycle,Hand,Whistle* - Election symbols of political parties