Young voters want results

Divya Sharma

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 11

Candidates are making tall promises during their campaigns, but the young voters, especially those voting for the first time, want concrete results in terms of development after they (councillors) make it to the MC House. Youngsters want appropriate facilities and employment opportunities.

Voting for the first time, Prince Babbar, a student, said, “I am excited. I will take out time to analyse whom should I vote for. I will check out the candidates’ past. As far the local issues are concerned, the city lacks infrastructural development.”

Rhythm Gupta, who aspires to be a writer, said, “I want the candidates to work for the betterment of the city. Leaders should focus on reducing the traffic mess in their areas by ensuring law enforcement. Autos and two-wheelers should not be allowed to use the BRTS lane. The green belt must be revamped. And most important, a leader should not promise beyond his or her capacity.”

Simaranjit Singh, pursuing a technical course at a local college, said, “There should be better opportunities for students. The infrastructure needs to be maintained.”

The friends from rural areas accompanying him stated that leaders should show their will power to eradicate the menace of drugs by curbing the illegal sale of intoxicants.

Gagandeep Singh, a student of Guru Nanak Dev University, said, “There are the issues impacting our everyday life. I want ample employment opportunities at the local level.”

Sehaj Malhotra, a journalism student, said, “Garbage is the major issue here. The politicians have to focus on it.

Youngsters say, though, non fulfillment of promises was nothing new in politics, in this age of social media, failure in delivering results will make it difficult for politicians to seek votes in future elections.