A day before polling—top Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral candidates from Ranchi spoke about voters’ mood, their opponents and how they spend Sunday with The Pioneer.
Mayoral Candidates
AJAY TIRKEY (Independent)
During my campaigning, it was clear that the residents of Ranchi want a new face as their leader. The efforts which were put during the 10 days long campaign will give fruitful results. A short programme was organized on Sunday where I reconnected with a few city residents.
ASHA lAKRA (BJP)
Public will vote on the basis of the work of the candidates. As a party worker, I have done my best. Nothing special was done on Sunday. My best wishes to all contestants, may the best one win.
KUSUM RANJITA SINGH MUNDA (AJSU)
AJSU party candidates will be elected this year.
An internal meeting with party workers was conducted at my residence on Sunday where a few senior leaders were also present during the meet.
SHIVA KACCHAP (JVM-P)
Public is in complete support of JVM-P. I just wish whatever support was received during the election campaigning, similar support is received on polling day as well. I along with a few workers visited the nearby localities on Sunday.
VARSHA GARI (JMM)
Voters will elect me as the mood of the voters’ are not in the favour of the ruling government.
On Sunday, we just conducted an internal meet where issues like booths management were predominately taken up.
DY MAYORAl CANDIDATES
DR. RAJESH GUPTA ‘CHOTU’ (CONGRESS)
Public needs a leader who thinks about them and have a vision. Sunday was spent in discussing about booth managements and addressing party workers.
At this moment, I am not worried about my competitors, just hoping for the best.
UTTAM YADAV (JVM-P)
Public wants a representative who is familiar with the ground realities.
We have tried to reach out to maximum people. During the promotional drive, every basic civic issue was taken up. Sunday was spent with the party representatives.
MUNCHUN RAI (AJSU)
Our efforts have impressed public, hence chances of winning has increased. People are extremely unhappy with the existing setup. I ended my campaign on a positive note. Nothing special was done on Sunday, except interacting with a few party workers.
ASRAF KHAN ‘CHUNNU’ (JMM)
My party and I have tried my best to connect with the voters. I am hopeful that the results will be in our favour.
A courtesy meet was organized. Also, the day was spent in discussing about booth managements with the party representatives.
SANJIV VIJAYAWARGIA (BJP)
We will again come to the power. Election campaign ended on a high note. People are in support of BJP. Some quality time was spent with the party workers while in the evening a meeting was organized.