GUWAHATI: The road leading to the Sijubari LP School Polling Station has become a cause of concern for many senior citizens, making it challenging for them to exercise their voting rights. The dilapidated condition of the road has left voters, especially the elderly, grappling with accessibility issues on election day.
Talking to GPlus, Marzina Begum, a resident of Notboma, aged above 70, expressed her frustration, said, "We came here from so far, and this road is in a pathetic condition. As senior citizens, it is very difficult for us to travel through this road. They should fix the road at least to ensure our convenience."
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Dibakar Talukdar, an 87-year-old resident of Shankar Path, expressed his feelings, stating, "Knowing the condition of the road, I might have stayed back. But voting is our right, so I decided to come, even though the road posed challenges, especially for old people like us."
Gaurikanta Medhi, voicing his concerns, emphasised the significance of addressing the road's condition, especially considering its location as a school premises and a polling booth. "This is a school, so at least they should fix this road before designating it as a polling booth," he remarked.
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Talking to GPlus, a polling officer said, "It's tough for us to switch on the fans due to the risk of papers getting scattered in this weather. We are facing difficulties too."
