India, Oct. 3 -- For 29-year-old Maithali Gaikwad, a lifelong wheelchair user, the ballot is a lifeline. Standing at Friday's protest, her presence was a fierce testament to democratic resilience. To her, voting isn't a privilege to be rationed, but an essential right that demands protection for every citizen. "Voting is the only tool we have for change." "If that is taken away, we are forced into silence," she said. Democracy thrives when every barrier falls. Her call is simple: make voting accessible, accountable, and ensure no voice goes unheard....