<p>Polling booths in three villages, namely Khera near Kazipur, Ladpur near Kanjhawla and Sanoth in Alipur were deserted when other parts in Delhi witnessed a decent turnout on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Authorities’ negligence in providing civic amenities like proper roads and drainage led to a protest by voters in these villages. Many people were seen outside polling booths in Kazipur village with banners announcing “boycott of polls.” <br /><br />However, officials at the polling booths waited for voters till evening. According to estimates, there were 1,280 voters from Kazipur village. <br /><br />Many people in south Delhi shared similar thoughts. While many exercised their right to vote, some preferred to lunch out and roam in markets, buying weekly groceries. <br />Rajesh Sharma, a businessman living in Greater Kailash, came out for lunch with his family and friends. “It is a Sunday. I had set plans for the day. I do not think it will be harmful in any way if some of us do not vote.”<br /><br />Promila Das, a resident of Chittaranjan Park, shared similar views. “Why would I want to vote for someone who will not work?” For many it was a pleasant holiday but for some it was like any other Sunday. “I have come to buy my groceries for the week. I do not want to vote for anybody,” said Bobby, a restaurant owner who was shopping for vegetables in Greater Kailash market. <br /><br />Also, youngsters were enjoying their holiday. A group of college-going girls were busy celebrating their seniors’ farewell party at Khan Market, rather than casting votes. “We will think about it next time,” one of them said.</p>
<p>Polling booths in three villages, namely Khera near Kazipur, Ladpur near Kanjhawla and Sanoth in Alipur were deserted when other parts in Delhi witnessed a decent turnout on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Authorities’ negligence in providing civic amenities like proper roads and drainage led to a protest by voters in these villages. Many people were seen outside polling booths in Kazipur village with banners announcing “boycott of polls.” <br /><br />However, officials at the polling booths waited for voters till evening. According to estimates, there were 1,280 voters from Kazipur village. <br /><br />Many people in south Delhi shared similar thoughts. While many exercised their right to vote, some preferred to lunch out and roam in markets, buying weekly groceries. <br />Rajesh Sharma, a businessman living in Greater Kailash, came out for lunch with his family and friends. “It is a Sunday. I had set plans for the day. I do not think it will be harmful in any way if some of us do not vote.”<br /><br />Promila Das, a resident of Chittaranjan Park, shared similar views. “Why would I want to vote for someone who will not work?” For many it was a pleasant holiday but for some it was like any other Sunday. “I have come to buy my groceries for the week. I do not want to vote for anybody,” said Bobby, a restaurant owner who was shopping for vegetables in Greater Kailash market. <br /><br />Also, youngsters were enjoying their holiday. A group of college-going girls were busy celebrating their seniors’ farewell party at Khan Market, rather than casting votes. “We will think about it next time,” one of them said.</p>