Overcoming geographical barriers, Pavoor Uliya Island residents in Karnataka cast their vote

Pavoor Uliya Island comes under Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency.

Published on: Apr 27, 2024, 15:30:28 IST

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Residents of Pavoor Uliya Island, nestled within Mangaluru and surrounded by water, showcased unwavering determination as they embarked on boat journeys to reach polling stations on Friday.

The island village's plea for a bridge to connect it to the mainland has long gone unheard, despite repeated appeals.

Voting was held for 14 constituencies as part of the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka today.

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Pavoor Uliya Island comes under Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency.

Despite the absence of a connecting bridge, this resilient community refused to let geographical challenges obstruct their exercise of democratic rights.

With more than 50 families and over 150 voters, Pavoor Uliya Island exemplifies unity and civic engagement.

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From elders to women and youth, every member of the community embarked on boat trips to ensure their voices were heard through the ballot box, emphasising the importance they attribute to democratic participation.

The island village's plea for a bridge to connect it to the mainland has long gone unheard, despite repeated appeals. Nevertheless, in the face of adversity, residents hold onto hope that their longstanding requests will eventually be recognised and fulfilled.

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According to the locals, their unwavering resilience and determination serve as a poignant testament to the enduring spirit of democracy and the collective power of communities striving for positive change.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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