People of Budha Pahad will vote for the first time after independence

Garhwa: Where once there was an atmosphere of terror, there is now the joy of participating in the celebration of democracy. Yes, for the first time after the independence of the country, the people of Budha Pahad will exercise their franchise in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The administration is making the people here aware about voting. The DC and SP of the district themselves are reaching here and informing the people about the importance of their voting rights and its use. People are also enthusiastic about exercising this right. A year ago, security forces had liberated Budha Pahad located in Garhwa district from the clutches of Naxalites. It is said that the people here, who were in panic till now, have never voted till now. This time, DC, SP and CRPF officials have made special preparations for voting in the Lok Sabha elections here. Voting is to be held here on May 13. On the instructions of the Election Commission, DC and SP themselves reached here and appealed to the villagers to vote without any fear. Poems are now being recited to the children here who once heard the sound of Naxalites’ guns and bomb blasts day and night. Panic has now been replaced by pencil. The children going to schools are now studying with great love. The officials also expressed happiness after hearing the words ‘A’, ‘Pigeon’, ‘A’, ‘Apple’, ‘Two one goes two’, ‘Two two goes four’ etc. from the children’s mouth. The SP said that he has appealed to the people to vote without any fear. Every kind of security will be provided to them. DC said that development work is now taking place in this area which was once in the captivity of Naxalites. We have appealed to everyone to vote in the Lok Sabha elections. Today, the music of peace is being heard in this once stronghold of CPI-Maoists. However, security personnel still remain on alert 24 hours. There is excitement and enthusiasm among the people to participate in the great festival of democracy.