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High josh, excitement among first-time voters
High josh, excitement among first-time voters
Staff Reporter;
Even the soaring temperature could not lower the excitement of first-time voters and they reached polling stations in large numbers to vote for the first time. A number of youths were seen queued at the booth at Nagpur and Ramtek constituencies. Bablu Sawarkar (20), a resident of Kanhan, reached the polling station in the morning.
“I am super excited for the voting as this would be the my first vote. I voted on the basis of profile of the candidate,” he said and added that this election would bring a change in the country. Another youth - Vikrant Gadge (22), a resident of Kanhan, informed that national issues are utmost important while casting vote for Lok Sabha. “We are electing our Prime Minister by voting in this election,” Vikrant stated. Another first time voter Wasim Sheikh (20), a resident of Ramtek claimed that employment was the biggest issue at Ramtek. “If the Member of Parliament does not give us employment then why should we vote for him,” he asked. “I have chosen my representative who has the capacity to solve our problems,” stated Wasim. Ashish Yeutkar (21), a resident Ramtek and a student of polytechnic said that it was not easy for him to select his representative.
“I have studied manifestos of BJP and Congress and past record of the governments before selecting candidate,” claimed Ashish. Another Ramtek resident young voter - Imran Dughgote (21) - said “My friends are struggling for jobs. What is the point of voting for a party if they cannot provide work?” he asked. Corruption, inflation, development are main challenges youngsters, he further said. Anis Sheikh, also a first-time voter, said employment, law and order, inflation and corruption are the major issues for him. Pawan Raut (21), a student of B.Sc and a resident of Saoner, said : “I wanted to vote because all my friends are voting. I feel happy after participating in the biggest festival of democracy. I voted for the development and better education.”
Great experience of voting
“On knowing being the first-timer, the polling staff was very cooperative and briefed me about the process. A woman staffer told me that I must check the VVPAT to know whom did I vote to after using the EVM. Overall the experience was memorable and will remain one of my achievements.”
- Dhwanika Limbachia.
Central Excise Colony.
A vote can bring change
A lot of development took place in these days. This was the focal point of mine while choosing my representative. One vote can bring a change in the country and that’s why I have exercised my franchise. Youths should take the responsibility and come forward.
-Sangita Thakur
Kalmeshwar
Have cast vote for fast development
“Fast development of the city was seen by me in the recent past. Besides the development, my friends including me could get jobs and could think of innovation in my field of microbiology. My friends also saw a large number of openings to work.”
- Saumitra Mardikar
Somalwada
Voted after studying party manifesto
“While casting vote for the first time in my life, party manifestos played a crucial role in my decision. Employment opportunities, women empowerment and fight against terrorism were the landmarks which I considered to be of utmost importance during voting.”
- Gayatri Diwe
Giripeth
Contributed in country’s development
“It was a great feeling of responsibility that I have contributed for my country's betterment and development. Our future lays in our own hands. Faulty leaders are elected by those who don't vote, so I'm glad that I exercised my right to vote.”
-Piyusha Vinzey
Sitabuldi
Voted for development
“I was very excited for the voting. I thought about the overall development of the country and voted for the man who can continue the fast-paced development in our region and the country. Ultimately, creation of jobs are the major concern of mine.”
