Samaspur village of Haryana raise water pollution issue in the elections

As the Haryana assembly elections approach, voters in Samaspur village, Charkhi Dadri constituency, have taken a bold step to address their water pollution issue. In a unique protest, the villagers have challenged candidates from all parties, "Drink a glass of our water, and then ask for our votes."

Voting is on October 5, and Thursday is the last day of the election campaign. With campaign activities stopping at 6 PM, candidates from major parties like BJP, Congress, JJP, and INLD are making final attempts to gain voter support. However, Samaspur residents want action on their water crisis, not just speeches and promises.

The people of Samaspur are angry and frustrated. For over a decade, they’ve dealt with severely contaminated undrinkable water. The water is so polluted that even animals refuse to drink it. The stench and poor quality have forced residents to buy water, placing an additional financial burden on many families.

In this election, villagers will challenge all political candidates to drink a glass of their water before seeking their votes. “We’ll vote for the leader who drinks this water and shows they’re serious about solving our problem,” said a resident. This protest reflects the growing anger and distrust towards political leaders who have failed to address their basic needs.

VIDEO | Haryana Election 2024: Voters in Samaspur village of Haryana's Charkhi Dadri constituency have set a challenge for candidates of all political parties seeking their votes in the upcoming election. The challenge is to come and drink a glass of water being supplied to their… pic.twitter.com/orFbNekPlB

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For the villagers, this challenge is about holding politicians accountable. Every election cycle, leaders visit, promising to improve infrastructure, provide clean water, and fix issues. Yet, locals say nothing has changed, and they suffer from the same problems.

“We’ve heard the same promises. They say they’ll provide clean water and electricity, but once they win, they forget us,” said another villager. Samaspur’s people demand real solutions and will only vote for the candidate who experiences their water crisis firsthand.

Samaspur’s water challenge reflects broader voter frustration in Haryana. Other villages face poor infrastructure, agricultural grievances, and a lack of basic amenities. These civic concerns dominate the election campaigns.

Political candidates are facing tough questions from voters. In Haryana, candidates have encountered protests and public outrage. For instance, BJP candidates in Ratia and Hisar faced public anger earlier this week. During her campaign, farmer activists confronted Sunita Duggal, a BJP candidate and former MP, in Ratia. Meanwhile, Dr. Kamal Gupta, another BJP candidate, was interrupted during a public meeting when a slipper was thrown at him.

With days before the elections, the situation in Samaspur has captured the attention of voters and candidates. The Haryana elections will determine power in the state’s 90 assembly seats. However, for the people of Samaspur, the decision is clear—they want clean water, and they want it now.

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