Show the inked finger, enjoy the discounts

Here's another incentive to casting vote in the sixth round of Indian polls -- discounts at local salons and retail outlets. Private enterprises in the city are doing their bit to encourage Chennaiites to make their vote count by providing discounts on services and goods. And all you need to avail the offers is to show the voting ink on your finger.
At Lakme salon across the city, a 50% discount is offered on haircuts that can be availed till April 30. "It is a unique initiative to encourage women to vote this election. They can also avail discounts on other services by showing the voting mark," a statement from Lakme said. Naturals Lounge on South Boag Road in T Nagar has offered a 20% discount on all services on the day of election.
If you feel like indulging in a cake after the wait at a polling booth, then head to a Cake World outlet in the city. The bakery is offering a 15% off on cakes. By promoting these offers on social networking sites, private enterprises seem to be focussing on youngsters as well.
At Brass Tacks, a clothing store on CP Ramaswamy Road, voters can try the new spring collection and get 10% discount on bills. Brass Tacks has something in store for online shoppers as well - a 15% discount coupon if you send a photo of the voting mark on your finger. " The discount is a way to encourage customers to take the effort to cast their vote. Everyone should be proud of the mark on their finger," says Anaka Narayanan, designer- director, Brass Tacks. The offers at the shop are valid till May 1.
At Raja's Chicken and Mutton Centre in Aynavaram, voters can save Rs 20 on 1kg of chickens.