Voters in three villages of the capital on Sunday "boycotted" the Delhi municipal polls protesting against authorities' alleged apathy in providing civic amenities like proper roads and drainage in their area.
The
polling booths in villages of Khera near Kazipur, Ladpur near Kanjhawla
and Sanoth in Alipur wore a deserted look during the day.
A
number of people were seen outside the polling booths in Kazipur with
banners announcing boycott of the polls though officials waited for
voters.
"For
the last 30 years, nothing was done in the area. Candidates came here
seeking votes but after winning they never returned. See for yourself
the condition of roads or drainage," a local said.
Locals
say there are 1,280 voters from the village. "There is no difference
between parties. This is our decision. We took the decision after a
village panchayat. There is no dispensary, no facilities. Why should we
vote?" another villager asked.
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