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Kuwaitis brave summer heat to vote in parliamentary elections

Elderly people patriciate in voting despite hot weather
Elderly people patriciate in voting despite hot weather

(Photo feature: Zahra Al-Kadhmi)

KUWAIT, June 6 (KUNA) -- The scorching summer weather was not a deterrent for Kuwaitis from all walks of life as they queued in long lines on Tuesday to cast their votes in parliamentary elections.
While voter turnout varied from one constituency to another, no effort was spared to simplify the voting process in a bid to depict Kuwait in a positive light, while state television urged voters to fulfill the "national obligation" of casting their ballots. (end) zak.nam