Voters board "Shiksha Express" in Bihar to exercise franchise

It is an express train that only a few voters can board.

Welcome onboard "Shiksha Express" in Vaishali Lok Sabha segment, where voting is underway in two polling booths.

The building of a government school at Kanti block of Muzaffarpur district in the constituency has been painted in shades and designs which give the feel of a railway station with a train compartment stationed on the premises, beckoning visitors for an onward journey.

"The school was painted this way and named Shiksha Express in order to make learning an exciting experience for the students. We are glad that the endeavour has also made it attractive to adults taking part in the dance of democracy," said Block Development Officer Uma Bharti.

The polling stations have also been declared pink booths which imply that all personnel, except those entrusted with security, are women, she said.

"Two booths - numbers 38 and 39 - in Vaishali segment have been set up in the school building. Both were designated as ..