Jaipur: A generational divide was visible during JMC polls, with younger voters expressing hope for change, while older voters said years of unfulfilled promises had left them disillusioned.For 19-year-old voter Mayank Bansal, voting was about change. He said, “I think change is possible. The recent protests have given me hope that something can change in the country.”His optimism contrasted with resignation among elderly voters. An 80-year-old voter in Ward 86 said, “I voted, but no one does any work. No one even comes despite repeated complaints.” Puranmal Gupta, 76, said, “They will not do any work. It is our duty to vote, so we voted.”Younger voters focused on accountability. Jitendra Sharma (30), said he voted to send a message to those in power and ensure accountability. Jaishree Hada (21), said she voted for development rather than religion or caste.Governance too remained a priority for youngsters. Ekta Sharma (25) said, “We will vote for whoever does good work.” Chetna Meena, 30, said a change in govt could help with exams and jobs. Examinations should be conducted properly so that students can actually get jobs.”Older voters spoke from experience. Kiran Julka (76) said, “If they promise 100, they will do only 50%.” Motilal (68) said basic amenities remained lacking. “If they just provide the basic amenities, that would be enough. They fulfill only around 30% of the promises made in the budget,” he said. Ramjilal Verma (74) said, “They keep making promises, but nothing happens.”Civic issues remained central in Ward 86. Voters flagged damaged roads, sanitation, sewerage, garbage and inadequate streetlights. Neelam Singh (54), cited poor roads and streetlights, while Yashoda and Pyarelal, both 68, pointed to sewerage and waterlogging. Updesh Jangid (22), said potholes needed fixing. His grandfather said, “Bhajan Lal has done nothing.”In Ward 78, where Rashtriya Savarna Dal candidate Deepesh Mishra made UGC rollback a major campaign issue, residents offered mixed reactions. One voter said, “The UGC rollback is the major issue I considered while voting. The govt is not paying attention to the general category.” Chanakya Pabdiya said, “The Supreme Court has stayed the UGC guidelines. Why raise the issue unnecessarily? The govt has done several good things.”
Generational divide emerges in JMC polls as young seek change, older voters voice disillusionment | Jaipur News
