Overcoming the grudge of infamous Rassana rape and murder case , the youth of the village listed better job opportunities, more institutes of high learning and peaceful environment for business and leisure activities as their ‘wish-list’ for voting.
The young voters want upcoming lawmakers to change thenarrative of discrimination and communal divide for a better tomorrow and makestate’s development as their main agenda.
Rahul Kumar, a resident of Patta-Rasana, who cast his voteat Government School polling station at Damyal here, said he had exercised hisfranchise according to his conscience.
“From last one year our village (Rasana) faced worst. Peoplegot divided and alienated from each other. On my first vote I hope we willelect those candidates who will be able to bring harmony in society so thatpeople can lead a peaceful life without any discrimination at any level.”
Raman Rajput, a first time voter of KathuaBasholiconstituency, said: “People should vote for those who can really work in theinterest of the people.”
Priya Sharma, a resident of village Banair in KootaPanchayatof Hiranagar assembly segment said she was excited as she was participating inthe election process for the first time.
“Our vote is for better employment opportunities and nationbuilding,” said Sharma, who was standing in a queue at a polling station inDhamyal, Rasana.
Another first time voter Megha who cast her vote at HigherHigher Secondary School at Hiranagar here, said she wanted a stable government,which could take tough decision for betterment of society. She also said thatthe new government should create enough employment avenues for the youths.
“We are all concerned about jobs. Our district is borderingwith Punjab. It remains peaceful throughout the year. The political leaders andlawmakers, we elect, should work on improving the employment scenario here sowe grow industry,” she said.