NEW DELHI: Nirmaan Bhawan polling booth in New Delhi on Wednesday attracted a bevy of high-profile voters to cast their vote but it was commoners visiting here who became head-turners as they said they placed “national security and infrastructure” ahead of other issues while voting, raising questions who was winning.
Notable figures, including Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, exercised their democratic rights at this center.
Voter Perspectives on National Security and Governance
Among the voters was Rajsekhran, a retired professional from the New Delhi constituency. He emphasized the importance of national security and infrastructure development in his voting decision.
“I believe in tolerating a little discomfort for the sake of national security and better infrastructure development. My vote was cast for the betterment of the country. I voted to make India stronger because we are surrounded by adversaries like China and Pakistan,” he stated.
Addressing concerns about inflation, Rajsekhran remarked, “Yes, there’s some inflation, but we need a strong government to face these challenges.” He also highlighted the differing concerns of various social classes, noting, “The middle class and lower class have different concerns when it comes to voting. Having worked and now retired, my perspective is a bit different.”
Critique of AAP
Another voter, Sushil Yadav, expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration’s policies. He criticized Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s liquor policy, stating, “Kejriwal has always lied, and above all, he has ruined people’s homes with his liquor policy. That’s why I voted today.”
Yadav further alleged discrepancies in the provision of free medicines in government hospitals: “Kejriwal also lies about free medicines. When we go to government hospitals, they provide Rs. 1 medicine, but the Rs. 5 medicine is unavailable. They ask us to get it from outside.”
He also questioned the government’s commitment to environmental issues, particularly the cleaning of the Yamuna River: “Every time he talks about cleaning the Yamuna, but if he comes back to power, he won’t work for the river’s cleanliness.”
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Concluding his remarks, Yadav alleged that Kejriwal’s political ambitions were financially motivated: “Kejriwal only came into politics to make money.”
High-Profile Voter Turnout
The Nirmaan Bhawan polling booth witnessed a significant turnout of prominent individuals. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna cast his vote at this center, underscoring the importance of judicial participation in the electoral process.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also exercised his franchise at the Tughlaq Crescent polling booth in New Delhi, highlighting the active involvement of government officials in the democratic process.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen casting his vote at a polling booth in New Delhi, reflecting the engagement of political leaders in the electoral process.
The Nirmaan Bhawan polling booth served as a significant venue for high-profile voters in the Delhi Assembly elections. The perspectives shared by voters like Rajsekhran and Sushil Yadav provide valuable insights into public sentiment regarding national security, governance, and local policies. Their participation underscores the active role of citizens in shaping the future of the nation through the electoral process.
