Election fever

After Chhedi's vote, I had imagined I would never be involved with an election except as a voter for the foreseeable future. Yet, here I was, pitching for votes for the post of dorm placecommer two hours ago. Focal and I were the two contenders for the post. The pitching was short and there was no need for a campaign. But the vote was quite close. We did not think that the vote would be that close, and in fact did not bother to arrange for one or two of the eligible but absent voters to cast their ballots. But after the counting, the result stood at 6-7 against me. Hence the two voters were contacted and a repoll was arranged. One by one, Khajoor read the votes - both of us were neck and neck - finally we stood at 7-7, with one vote to go. Focal got that vote. Even someone who is as habituated to riding his luck as me has to face occasional disappointment :) But the close finish made for a rather exciting meeting.


All the 11 PGPs from D-18 will have international exposure by the end of 2006! Six are going for summer internships abroad, and today the other five chose schools in Europe and Canada to study in during the fifth term next year. Hurray for D-18, especially the facchas!