Chandigarh MC elections give many youngsters chance to cast their maiden vote

Among the voters who came out to elect their ward representative during the Sunday elections for the municipal corporation House, many were first-timers. Most youngsters termed their experience “overwhelming”, while some rued the fact that they did not know the candidates personally, making it difficult for them to make the choice.

Among the voters who came out to elect their ward representative during the Sunday elections for the municipal corporation House, many were first-timers.

Shubham Kukshal, a PU student, who voted for the first time on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Most youngsters termed their experience “overwhelming”, while some rued the fact that they did not know the candidates personally, making it difficult for them to make the choice.

Shubham Kukshal, a Panjab University student, said: “I know my vote holds a lot of importance. But till the very last moment, I had not been able to make up my mind about whom to vote for.”

Ravinder Kumar, another first-time voter, said: “Voting is all about making the right choice. Getting inked for the first time was definitely a proud feeling.”

Social media was crowded with posts from first-time voters, who updated their profile pictures showing their inked fingers.

Ravi Bajwa, another youngster who voted for the first time, said: “I was already very excited since night. My friends and I planned to wake up by 10am and go together to vote. Fortunately, at our booth, there were no long queues, and we could vote easily.”