In the lead-up to the Haryana Assembly Elections, a unique protest has emerged from Samaspur village in the Charkhi Dadri constituency. Voters are challenging political candidates to drink the water supplied to the village as a condition for earning their votes. The village has been suffering from severely polluted water for over a decade, and residents are forced to buy clean drinking water since the supplied water is unfit for human consumption, often foul-smelling and dirty.
This bold move comes as part of a growing wave of civic protests across Haryana, where issues like water quality, farmer grievances, and civic infrastructure are dominating the election discourse. The water crisis is particularly acute in rural areas like Samaspur, where access to clean drinking water is not just a political issue but a daily struggle for survival. Villagers have expressed their frustration, citing that despite repeated promises from politicians, no meaningful action has been taken to improve water quality in their area.
In addition to water issues, other political candidates in different regions of Haryana have faced public outcry during their campaigns. In the Ratia constituency, BJP candidate Sunita Duggal faced protests from farmers, who were agitated over unresolved agricultural issues, particularly related to the farm laws. Similarly, in Hisar, BJP candidate Dr. Kamal Gupta was targeted during a public meeting, further highlighting the dissatisfaction voters have with their elected representatives and political parties.
Haryana’s elections, scheduled for October 5, 2024, have seen an increasingly tense political atmosphere, with voters like those in Samaspur holding politicians accountable for unresolved local issues. By daring candidates to drink the contaminated water they have been forced to consume, the villagers hope to bring urgent attention to the worsening conditions and force politicians to commit to tangible solutions.
The upcoming election will determine the composition of the 90-seat Haryana Assembly, with vote counting set to take place on October 8, 2024. As election day approaches, issues like clean drinking water, agricultural reform, and infrastructure are likely to remain at the forefront of public discourse, influencing voter sentiment across the state(India Today)
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