At first it appeared the voter turnout was dismal. Three Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) trusteeship elections in four years would tire even the most ardent proponents of universal adult franchise (UAF). But the long lines at the five polling centers that were missing this July 1 was not a result of voter empathy or fatigue. Around 20% more Parsis voted this time than in 2016. The reason was the outstanding arrangements made by the BPP trustees and staff.
Not only were there 10 electronic voting machines (EVMs) provided at each venue but also shamianas to protect voters from the......