Pune: Young and first-time voters in the city are demanding attention to educational and civic infrastructure from their future MLAs, to be decided in the state assembly election held today. In this key electoral group, dissatisfaction and distrust seems to be rife with existing legislators. Over 2.
10 crore young voters are poised to take part in determining the future of Maharashtra, and many members of this demographic cited feeling continuously neglected, with their voices left unheard amidst constant political battles. Casting their ballot will be a chance to bring attention to their demands, numerous students said, when TOI visited six city colleges and spoke to several first-time voters to gather their opinions. For instance, first-time voter Prathamesh Basagare (25) said, "None of the political parties have done anything to ensure that the youth are satisfied enough to vote for them.
We want better civic infrastructure like roads, better education, and proper utilisation of funds rather than just large-scale events. Except for the ECI's ad and my own will to ensure a better future, none of the parties have motivated us to vote." Young voters also said the anti-incumbency sentiment is palpable due to corruption, lack of commitment towards the constituency, and improper usage of funds allocated to various representatives.
This time, youngsters said they hope to see a new candidate representing many seats in the legislative assembly. Aditya Taware, a 20-year-old first-tim.