The enthusiastic first time voters reached polling centres on Saturday to exercise their franchise across the national Capital, saying that overall development is the only issue they are expecting the next Government to do.
Nitu Sharma (19), a resident of Model Town said "I voted in the name of development. "The ruling party has done a good job in Delhi and transformed educational and health infrastructure and I hope it will continue to do the same," she said.
"We want the Government and candidates to work for developing our areas. We witness waterlogged roads every year and also some of these are still in dilapidated condition," said Mayank Tyagi who lives in Burari.
"The residents of Burari are facing issues related to sanitation. I want candidate to resolve the issue after winning. Also, women safety and better drainage system are some the issue that also need to be taken care of," said Aditi, a resident of Burari.
The fate of 672 candidates will be decided in 70 assembly constituencies, which are seeing a triangular contest among the ruling AAP, the opposition BJP and the Congress. The votes will be counted on February 11. There are 1.47 crore people eligible to exercise their franchise in the polls
Ankur Manchanda, a second year Delhi University student said that he has voted first time this year. "I was apathetic towards all political drama but this year I thought to vote for the candidate who can taken care the interest of people here in Delhi. There are lots of problem and need to be addressed.
Tanya Jain of Permanand Colony said that she believed that the present Government can create employment for youths of Delhi.
Kejriwal's son Pulkit said he felt good after voting for the first time. When asked if his father will be the chief minister again, he said whoever people choose will become the CM.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son Rehan said public transport should be more affordable for students.
Polling for the 70 seats of Delhi Assembly began at 8 am on Saturday amid tight security. The votes will be counted on February 11.