Behind the veils at a polling station in South Delhi’s Chhatarpur, women discussed politics and local issues as they waited to case their vote.
In Tughlakabad, women who could be seen covering their faces from police personnel on duty, seemed quite sure of who to vote for. The said they needed the government to address issues such as power, water, roads and inflation.
Home-makers or working, rural or modern, women largely voted for security with a small number voting for change. Ganga Devi, who voted at Government Girls Senior Secondary School at Chhatarpur, a model polling booth, said she voted for the party that she feels would provide a secure environment to women.
Kamla, along with her neighbours, looked excited to vote at a booth in Tughlakabad. “We cannot tell who we will vote for, but we have made up our mind. What we want is security and someone who listens to us,” said Kamla, lifting her veil.
Vimla Dhar, who cast her ballot at Gulmohar Park, said: “It is always difficult to take a decision. At times change is better.”
However, in many Delhi villages, women simply went by the choice of their husbands.
While some women voted for the party, others went for the candidate. Mahek, an MBA graduate, said: “I have voted for the person who I see as my role model,” she said.
Voter Anjum Ahmed, 24, said she was confused who to vote for even as she stood at the polling station.
