Uppinangadi, May 12: Senior most citizen of coastal region, 106 year-old Ismail Haji Kemmar exercised his vote on Saturday.

In his old age, Ismail came to the polling booth set up at Kemmar higher primary school and cast his vote. Election officers and security personnel gave special attention and respect to the elderly man for his enthusiasm in casting the vote.

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New Delhi (PTI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to outgoing US Vice President Kamala Harris congratulating her on her spirited presidential campaign and said her unifying message of hope will continue to inspire many.

Harris lost to Donald Trump in the hotly-contested US presidential polls.

"I would like to congratulate you on your spirited Presidential campaign. Your unifying message of hope will continue to inspire many," Gandhi said in his letter to Harris.

Under the Biden administration, India and the United States have deepened cooperation on issues of global importance, the former Congress chief said.

"Our shared commitment to democratic values will continue to guide our friendship. As the Vice-President, your determination to bring people together and find common ground will be remembered," Gandhi said in his letter dated November 7.

"I wish you the very best on your future endeavours," he added.