Requests citizens to vote in young leaders to usher change
Requests citizens to vote in young leaders to usher change
Rakesh (27) is the city's first ever RJ to contest civic polls. Better known as Professor Ulfat Sultan, Rakesh works with Radio One and is contesting as an independent candidate from Jogupalya. He filed his nomination papers on March 12 and has been busy with his campaign since then.
Youth power
The BBMP polls have candidates ranging from doctors, engineers, former cops to RWA (Resident welfare association) members. But unlike others, Rakesh has a reason to contest.
"Youth under 29 make 60 per cent of Indian population but still depend on the rest 40 per cent for one or the other reason," said Rakesh.
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RJ Rakesh (27) AKA Professor Ulfat Sultan (extreme left) hits the campaign trail. |
"Hence, I want to prove that youth are capable enough to lead and set an example. Moreover, I want people to know and exercise their power through voting.
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If conventional politicians are a reason for some people to stay away from elections, candidates like me are an option for them to come out and vote, which increases voter turnout."
Rakesh's 10-odd friends have joined hands in his poll exercise.
Unlike others, who are using hi tech methods for campaigning, Rajesh has restricted his campaign to door-to-door visits.
Giriraj BM, a friend of Rakesh said, "We have ideologies and thoughts and it's always better to act on them." However, voters haven't received it in the same spirit. "We are getting mixed reactions," added Giriraj.
Skeptics abound"People are skeptical about Rakesh. They question our party's prospects and winning chances. The best part is that we get to know people better through our interactions. This pre-poll exercise has helped us become better."
