First-time voters between the ages of 18 and 19 will be an integral part of the elections and PM Modi has already made an outreach to them. What are the issues
that drive them?
Name: Priyanwita Dey
Age: 19
Occupation: First-year student of political science, Lady Brabourne College,
Calcutta
Place: Suryangar, Alipurduar
Constituency: Alipurduar
Did you vote & why?: Yes; for employment, economy, safety and security of the country, and the new education policy
What the new govt should do: Should see to it that admission or appointment is made on merit and not reservation. Also, it should work to reduce corruption and reduce fuel price
What the new govt shouldn’t do: Should not compromise with anything to maintain peace and harmony within India, or encourage use of illegal funds in political activities
Alipurduar voted on April 19