Electorate in Jalandhar still confused whom to vote for

His fellow shopkeeper, Akwinder Singh, said, “I like one party and wish to vote, but I do not like its candidate.”

In Ramamandi’s nearby villages – Nangal Shama, Jandu Singha , and Kapur – many voters are still confused and echoing the same sentiments. They are saying that “let the election day come and we will decide accordingly”.

“We have to vote for someone, but we will decide in the coming days after analysing everything. At the moment we are a bit confused,” said a group of people in Nangal Shama while talking to The Indian Express.

In Jalandhar, there was an air of excitement on the ground. People were seen debating passionately, torn between the candidates they liked and the parties they trusted. This dilemma wasn’t just about politics; it reflected a deeper struggle within the community, showing that sometimes, personal connections mattered more than party lines. In the heart of the city, at a local tea stall, people were seen having animated discussions about politics and elections. It’s been an everyday affair since the poll dates were announced.

Across the town, in the vibrant markets and quiet neighbourhoods alike, emotion-filled conversations ebbed and flowed, weaving a tapestry of conflicting opinions. The Indian Express was a fly on the wall when these animated discussions went on. Some admired a candidate’s integrity, his dedication to local issues resonating deeply with their own concerns. Yet, when it came to casting their vote, hesitation seems to creep in, clouded by uncertainty over the party’s policies and past performance.

Farmers are also in a dilemma about whom to vote. “He (naming a candidate) is one who we trust a lot, but will his party prioritise our needs?” questioned Ajmer Singh, a farmer from Jamsher village, with a furrowed brow that appears to signify genuine worry.

“Our priority is good roads. Every political party and candidate come to us before the elections to seek our votes, promising to deliver the goods (what we need), but the promises remain only on paper. They never get the show on the road. After witnessing and voting in so many elections, still there’s no sign of good roads here,” said V K Sharma, a resident of Railway road here.

“For me if nothing works, then NOTA is there. I will click on it, because it is difficult to trust anyone in the current scenario. We trusted one then a revolutionary party, but now I can’t. Our fate is still hanging in the balance. So, I am a bit confused whom to vote,” said a young voter, Avneer Singh.

Another voter, Jaspreet Singh, said that he will decide on the eve of election whom to vote for.