- Cow. Vijayanand
- BBC Tamil
The success of the young candidates in the Tamil Nadu urban local body elections has attracted the attention of the people.
`This time a lot of young people have the opportunity to be councilors. We will bring about the change we can, ”said Priyadarshini, a 21-year-old corporation member from Chennai.
In Tamil Nadu, the counting of votes for the urban local body elections was held on the 22nd. Of these, a significant number of young candidates have won in various corporations.
In particular, 22-year-old Niveda Senadhipathi, the DMK candidate contesting in the 97th ward of Coimbatore, won by a margin of 7,786 votes over the DMK candidate.
Similarly, 22-year-old Nilavarasi Thurairaj who contested in the 136th ward of Chennai Corporation and 21-year-old Priyadarshini who contested in the 98th ward have won.
“You have contested and won on behalf of the CPM in the 98th Ward of the Chennai Corporation. In addition, how do you see the defeat of the AIADMK candidate by a margin of 5,000 votes? ” We spoke to Priyadarshini on behalf of BBC Tamil.
I see it as a very happy moment. This is the success we have come to expect. The DMK-led alliance announced the 98th ward candidate. At the time of the petition, I was adamant that I would win. As the campaign went on after that, the reception among the people was high. In many places people came and spoke with enthusiasm. As expected, I won by a large margin. “
You got five thousand more votes than the AIADMK candidate. Did you expect the CPM candidate to get so many votes? ‘
Of course. Many of those with the people will belong to the Marxist Communist Party. I see this as a victory for the people rather than a victory for our party.
Did you think we would stand as a candidate in this election?
No. This is a surprise. I did not expect this opportunity. When the party said, ‘You are the candidate’, I gladly accepted. This is a good opportunity. I thought I should take advantage of this because I was already doing fieldwork.
Your father is an auto driver. Your mother is the district president of the Democratic Mather Association. Was being a family with a political background also a reason to compete?
Yes. In fact all of these are the cause. From a young age I have been involved in all the events that take place at the party. That was the reason for his involvement in politics. While studying I was in the Indian Student Union and the Democratic Youth Association. I have been doing field work in my area. The party gave me this opportunity on the basis that I would better carry out public welfare work in this area if I got the post of councilor. I will keep one hundred percent of the trust you have placed in me.
Marxist Communist Party Seats will be given to those who have worked for a long time. Widespread young candidates stood in the field in this election. How do you see this?
Many of the current youth, `want change to come. But others say this. None of them go down and work. This time a lot of young people have the opportunity. We will bring about the change we can.
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2k Kids There is no truth in the fact that not everyone has a political vision. The full view of what is happening today is 2k Kids. All things are known. It would be nice if they stood for election and acted as councilors.
You are currently studying MA Sociology. Will you focus on your studies even if you enter as a member of the corporation council?
There is not going to be any restriction on study. That aside. My missions are going on the other side. I will do both equally.
What was the challenge in the election campaign?
I have nothing to challenge. There was welcome all over the place. When asked who he was opposing, he said, `I did not come to oppose anyone. Everyone is competing to do good for the people. Whoever succeeds in this must do good to the people. ‘ People need to take a lot of projects and add. People also know that the Communist Party works for the people. That is why we were able to win by so many votes.
The 98th Ward is the most populous area for the grassroots and middle class. Are there any future plans to improve this area?
There are a wide variety of people here. They do not have access to drinking water. They have been listening and resting for ten years. When it rains, the water stagnates. There is a canal problem. It is the request of the people that it is enough to fix the water problem. There is a problem of drinking water and sewage not only in one place but everywhere. There is a lot of environment that needs to be fixed, such as medicine, repairing parks.
Your family is in a simple environment too. As a council member who has to finish work and go to work You are about to take office. The pay available in it is myNavo Less?
I have come to think of duty as serving people. The joy of serving people is greater than the income of going to work.
There are reports that in local bodies a woman wins but a man runs. How much do you think can be achieved in Chennai Corporation? ‘
You’re just going to see my tasks go. The encouragement given by my parents was the reason for contesting the election. They supported you as much as you could. That’s why I stood up bravely and won.
