Young voters participated in the local body polls with zeal and joy. The participation of youths has come as an auspicious sign for the future polls. Presence of youths in the queues of voters indicates that the youths, otherwise passive, have started taking interest in democratic festivals.
Anil Bisht, 22-year-old, waited for about half an hour in a queue at polling booth in Government Girls Inter College Ajabpur Kala to cast his ballot. He said that he was excited to cast his vote since he was first time voter. Casting vote was a wonderful experience for him.
Komal Bisht, after casting her vote, remarked, “Youths should go out to cast their vote in each election since it is their duty. Youths should participate in the polls with zeal to infuse freshness in politics.” She also advocated for setting up some rules for bringing a change in politics.
Sadhana also expressed the same views. “Youths should not confine themselves to the chats related to politics. They should come forward for making a change since this is high time. By participating in the voting process, they can do it easily,” she said.
Savita, another youngster, said, “I know my duty towards the nation. At least, I could do this much in order to bring some change. Every youth should do his bit to usher in change. All the youths should come together for bringing the change in politics. Young lot should participate in each and every election.”
Complaints of bogus polling reported in Doon
Few complaints about bogus polling were reported from different poling booths in Dehradun district election control room on Sunday.
Eyewitnesses said that Hukum Singh alias Rahul, who was carrying his father voter ID, beaten by a candidate contesting election for councilor from ward no-26. Dalanwala Police Station in-charge CS Bisht said that a complaint on bogus polling at ward number- 26 was reported in the police station but accused was released after being found innocent.
An official deputed at control room said that two or three complaints related to bogus polling were reported by supporters of rival party. Concerned sector magistrates were informed about this. Officials deployed at concerned polling stations found false.