Amid the high-octane campaigning, four contestants of four political parties for Mayoral post from the State’s biggest Urban local Body (UlB) take up quick four questions from The Pioneer as to what makes them different from their counterparts, their future course of action, why city residents should vote for them and their strategies to counter anomalies still prevalent at the ‘Grassroots Democracy’.
Asha lakra (BJP)
Why should public elect youIJ
I had tried my level best to bring Ranchi among top cities. Status of the Capital City has immensely improved on certain parameters be it installation of lED lights, implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) scheme, beautification of water reservoirs, construction of parks, sewage drainage projects etc. I am confident that the city residents will vote for me.
How will you address three major problems – availability of water, mosquito menace and in a shambles solid waste management serviceIJ
My focus is on these issues. Construction of ‘Jal Minars’ under AMRUT scheme will serve the need of availability of drinking water to an extent. Concept of cold fogging will be initiated to deal with mosquito menace whereas attempts will be made to further regularize the solid waste management service.
How will you make Ranchi a ‘Smart City’ in true senseIJ
Efforts are being made to imply several innovative features such as launch of Smart Traffic Management System, CCTV cameras installation, Smart surveillance system etc. With further additional plans, Ranchi will definitely be transformed from Tier-2 city to a ‘Smart City’.
What is your strategy to improve the living conditions of poor peopleIJ
linking them with various government schemes is the only way out to improve the conditions of poor people residing within municipal periphery.
Varsha Gari (JMM)
Why should public elect youIJ
I am familiar with the ground realities; there are several lapses in the management of present government. People recognize me and my work. I am confident that people will vote for me.
How will you address three major problems – availability of water, mosquito menace and in a shambles solid waste management serviceIJ
Rain water harvesting will be made mandatory, this vital technique to conserve water is merely confined to files now. Problems of solid waste management including mosquito menace have aroused due to the inner conflict between the officials and staffs, streamlining these major services will be on my priority list.
How will you make Ranchi a ‘Smart City’ in true senseIJ
Addressing problems which are still prevalent at the grass root level, we can make city ‘Smart’. After the assuming the post, attempts will be made to form a separate committee involving experts to more accurately analysis the present status of municipal corporation functioning.
What is your strategy to improve the living conditions of poor peopleIJ
By giving them all their rights and privileges, which are meant for deprived public, is the only way to bring them into mainstream.
Kusum Ranjita Singh Munda (AJSU Party)
Why should public elect youIJ
For a change, public will vote for me. I strongly feel that public is immensely discontented with the work undertaken by the ruling party candidates who were engaged in quarrels most of the time in their four years tenure. Public work has taken a backseat in BJP regime.
How will you address three major problems – availability of water, mosquito menace and in a shambles solid waste management serviceIJ
Through co-ordination among the officials, elected representatives and stakeholders managing these services, all these three major problems can be easily addressed. I will try my level best to give ample time to all 53 wards ensuring that the wards do not lack any kind of basic service be it HYDT facility, regular sanitation drive or fogging at a gap of normal interval.
How will you make Ranchi a ‘Smart City’ in true senseIJ
By implementing all major schemes, especially the ‘Digital India’ programme, engaging women with central government projects and by bringing new initiatives, Ranchi can become a ‘Smart City’ in true sense.
What is your strategy to improve the living conditions of poor peopleIJ
Creation of opportunities besides linking them with a few ongoing projects can bring poor into mainstream.
Shiva Kacchap (JVM-P)
Why should public elect youIJ
I have worked for public. As a social worker, I can understand the ground reality better.
How will you address three major problems – availability of water, mosquito menace and in a shambles solid waste management serviceIJ
Through completing the projects which are still hanging in balance like construction of ‘Jal Minars’, installation of water filters at different wards, water crisis issue can be addressed whereas through conduction weekly cleanliness drive in each ward, problems of mosquito menace can be curtailed. Engagement of additional labourers can revive the waste management service.
How will you make Ranchi a ‘Smart City’ in true senseIJ
Basic civic services need to be strengthened first. Also, the dissatisfaction among a few groups at HEC who are yet not convinced with the ‘Smart City’ project need to be to be given priority. My attempt will be on convincing those groups after gaining power.
What is your strategy to improve the living conditions of poor peopleIJ
Implementation of government with sincere efforts can change the fate of poor public.