The Election Commission’s awareness campaign for voting has probably touched Ranchiites. Most of the denizens have decided to cast vote early on Tuesday as they consider it a ‘priority’ over other usual works. Some people, however, would prefer voting around noon in order to avoid the rush. The Pioneer interacted with a number of voters to gauge their level of enthusiasm ahead of the poll day on Monday.
Former Olympian and renowned Hockey Player Sylvanus Dung Dung who has been given an additional sports charge for managing all the sports disciplines nowadays said he will cast his vote early in the morning.
“We rarely have important sports activities during elections. I will make sure to vote in the morning hours so that I am relaxed for the remaining part of the day,” he added.
lady School Principals seem to prepare a routine for their family and other assignments even on holidays. “I will vote according to the convenience of my family members,” Bridgeford School Principal Seema Chilangia said.
Cambrian Public School Principal Neeta Pandey pointed that she wants to avoid the rush. “I will vote around 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Afterall, the booth is near to my home. It is better to vote when there is not much crowd,” she said.
Home maker Amrita Das of Chutia has instructed her children to have their breakfast by 10am despite the fact that it is a holiday. She has decided to accompany her husband to the booth and vote by 11am.
A day before the polls, the excitement was seen more among poor people whose livelihood is depended on roadside activities. labourer Anita Devi, a resident of Pithoria involved in sweeping the main road of the state capital had been casting her vote over two decades with the hope of getting the basic facilities from the government.
Security guards Shivanand Roy and Diwakar Mahto at Central University of Jharkhand felt the state is developing. They said, “Parivartan dikh raha hain hamare rajya mei ab (Development is visible in our state nowadays). leaders with a vision are ruling the political parties and society. There are infinite reasons of voting this time.”
Barber Arun Thakur’s desires were simple and could be related to any resident. He wanted to vote to see a stable government which reduces the prices of grocery and vegetables. Similarly, bicycle mechanic Mohammed Hussain told that he votes every time for a leader who fulfills the needs of the poor. Washer man Vinod Rajat seemed determined to vote.