The world's largest democracy goes to vote..

670 million registered voters, 16 official languages, 28 states and a deep rooted belief in democracy. India goes to vote beginning monday in the world's most massive elections till date. Another first is the use of electronic voting machines throughout the nation which (to quote from reuters) "have been carried on helicopters, bullock-carts, elephants (see image) and camels" to reach polling booths all over the country! I'm so proud.

[Bloomberg has a very insightful story on how elections are held in India]