Rajasthan elections lsquoCampaign creates huge interest among votersrsquo

  • | Friday | 7th December, 2018

I again urged the voters to exercise their right to vote." Never before I had realized that my constituency has largest number of voters,” said Chaudhary.The first-time voters are excited to participate in polls for the different reasons. “I have been discussing politics from the last two months thanks to the news feed on all my social media accounts. Some are inspired by the poll campaigns while others have to post a selfie with their finger inked. If some will vote for change others have reaffirmed faith in the present dispensation.“I believe that if you intentionally don’t vote, you shouldn't expect anything from the government.

JAIPUR: The state is gearing up to script its future for the next five years by exercising its right to vote on Friday.Supporting The Times of India campaign 'NoExcusesDay,' voters from diverse background have pledged to use their right to vote to strengthen democracy. If some will vote for change others have reaffirmed faith in the present dispensation.“I believe that if you intentionally don’t vote, you shouldn't expect anything from the government. My vote gives me a confidence to claim my rights even if my voted candidate will lose,” said K B Kothari, a former policy planner of UNICEF.Round-the-clock news feed about politics has evoked interest among people who have never voted. Rajesh Chaudhary, 29, a businessman has decided to vote for the first time. “I have been discussing politics from the last two months thanks to the news feed on all my social media accounts. This is for the first time I am grabbing all information about my assembly seat. Never before I had realized that my constituency has largest number of voters,” said Chaudhary.The first-time voters are excited to participate in polls for the different reasons. Some are inspired by the poll campaigns while others have to post a selfie with their finger inked. Sameer Ahmed, a student preparing for competitive exams will cast his first vote. He has developed a deep understanding on national issues has realized that importance of vote.“My vote not only guarantees me clear water and proper drainage system but also gives an opportunity to strengthen a party whose vision for foreign policy, economic policy and policies for youths is in tune with what I believe is right,” said Ahmed.Confident of a robust voting turnout, Anand Kumar, chief election officer, Rajasthan says, "The awareness campaign by both government and the private stakeholders have created mass interest among the voters this year. I again urged the voters to exercise their right to vote."

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