Citizens over 100 did not let their advanced age come in the way of exercising their franchise on Thursday, when Mumbai went to the polls, setting a strong example for others with their unabating enthusiasm and commitment to democracy. Puribai H Bafna, the mother of retired BARC senior scientist Vimalchand Bafna, one such centenarian, has never missed an election, be it to a local body, legislative Assembly, or Parliament, according to the son.

Parvati Krishnan, 100, Goregaon. PIC/ADITI ALURKAR (right) Puribai H Bafna, 101, Dadar. PIC/SHIRISH VAKTANIA