Over 3000 Dholai Villagers to Boycott Elections: 'No Road, No Vote!' Declare the local protestors

In a significant development, Parimal Suklabaidya, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Silchar, and the MLA of Dholai has faced strong opposition in his own constituency. The residents of Gopinathpur village, within Suklabaidya’s constituency, have decided to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

As the election fervour grips every corner of the state, intense campaigning is underway. However, at this crucial juncture, the residents of Gopinathpur have taken a bold stand by refusing to cast their votes for anyone, not even for Parimal Suklabaidya the MLA of their constituency, who also serves as the Minister of Fisheries & Excise in the state assembly.

The people of Gopinathpur claimed that since India became independent, their village hasn’t seen much progress to improve their lives. They say promises were made but never kept. They blame the politicians for not looking after their village properly. Because of this, life in the village is hard for everyone who live there.

With nearly 3,000 voters in Gopinathpur, the decision to boycott the elections stems from their grievances. The villagers lament the lack of basic amenities such as proper roads, clean drinking water, and adequate healthcare facilities despite promises of development made by several political leaders over the years.

The absence of reliable communication infrastructure has exacerbated their plight, leading to hardships for students and patients alike. While efforts have been made to improve connectivity, the villagers feel neglected and marginalized.

Expressing their discontent, the residents of Gopinathpur have organized a protest meeting, declaring their intention to abstain from voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. They argue that political leaders have failed to fulfill their fundamental rights and address their longstanding issues. During the protest they made various slogans to emphasize their demand for development in their area or else they won’t vote. Unhappy with empty promises, they seek genuine progress. Among the many slogans, one stood out: “No Road, No Vote,” echoing their determination for change.

This boycott reflects a broader disillusionment with the electoral process, as voters feel disillusioned with mere promises without tangible improvements in their living conditions. The boycott serves as a stark reminder to political leaders that genuine progress and welfare of the people should be prioritized over electoral rhetoric.

As the election date approaches, the voices of dissent from Gopinathpur highlights the urgent need for substantive development initiatives and accountability from elected representatives. Failure to heed these grievances may further erode public trust in the democratic process.