While the campaigning for Municipal polls continues across the State, some of the prominent Deputy Mayoral candidates pour their hearts in a candid talk with the Pioneer as what has stimuzlated them to contest the election, why public should elect them, their vision of ‘Smart Ranchi’ including their measures to curtail anomalies present in local governing body that works for providing necessary community services. Excerpts:
Sanjiv Vijayawargia( BJP)
Why should people vote for you?
I have worked with immense devotion for the poeple of Ranchi. The Capital City has improved its status on different parameters during my tenure as Deputy Mayor. And, therefore people will support me again.
Two things you will immediately do after assuming the post?
Streamlining solid waste management system and boosting traffic system will be addressed with priority.
Rate the work done by the Former elected representatives (Rama Khalkho and Ajay Nath Shahdeo) on a scale of 1 to 5?
No comment on this.
Where do you see Ranchi in next 5 years?
Attempts in the past few years had been made to transform the city into a well developed urban place. In the coming years, more projects will be introduced to bring Ranchi in the list of top cities.
What is your idea of ‘Smart City’?
For me services given under ‘Smart City’ project should not be restricted to an area where the township is being developed but similar facilities must be introduced in all parts of the Capital City for uniform urban expansion.
Dr. Rajesh Gupta (Congress)
Why should people vote for you?
The policies of the ruling government are anti-public. In reality no development is being done which is in public interest. Public are craving for change, hence chances of my party to win election is bright.
Two things you will immediately do after assuming the post?
50 pe rcent reduction in holding tax rate and ending penalty on rain water harvesting would be my priority to give public respite from taxation burden.
Rate the work done by the Former elected representatives on a scale of 1 to 5?
It’s zero as they have presented a very gloomy picture of elected representatives.
Where do you see Ranchi in next 5 years?
Ranchi City has immense potential of expanding. To make Ranchi at par with other developed cities, strengthening basic urban services is utmost important.
What is your idea of ‘Smart City’?
Honestly speaking our Capital City has to come a long way. ‘Smart City’ is for all and without the involvement of people from different strata of society; dream of transforming Ranchi is just pretence.
Munchun Rai (AJSU Party)
Why should people vote for you?
I am one such candidate who is active on various public frontages. I have constantly raised my voice for those groups who have been deprived of their rights and privileges. People will definitely vote for me.
Two things you will immediately do after assuming the post?
Reduction in tax rate and eradicating corruption for smooth functioning of Municipal Corporation will be ensured immediately.
Rate the work done by the Former elected representatives on a scale of 1 to 5?
It’s zero, simply because public have slammed their work as no such change has been brought in reality.
Where do you see Ranchi in next 5 years?
If basic urban facilities are strengthened, poor are given their rights then Ranchi will be among top 20 cities of the country. Only through covering ample public under different government schemes, change can be brought.
What is your idea of ‘Smart City’?
My idea of ‘Smart City’ is something where the services are not merely restricted to a particular class but it should be for all irrespective of their income and status.
Uttam Yadav (JVM)
Why should people vote for you?
I have been actively engaged in many ventures that is directly associated with public welfare. Activities like Tiranga Yatra, PR campaign, Pahari Mandir Bacchao Samiti are some projects that have given me recognition and I am confident that public will vote for me.
Two things you will immediately do after assuming the post?
I will resolve the issue of water crisis and empower youths, women through linking them with different schemes after taking the charge.
Rate the work done by the Former elected representatives on a scale of 1 to 5?
Zero ad they were useless elected representatives as public never got a chance to see them working in coordination.
Where do you see Ranchi in next 5 years?
The Capital City can be developed uniformly under the lens of good administration, Ranchi has got everything but at this moment, Ranchi is nowhere.
What is your idea of ‘Smart City’?
My idea of ‘Smart City’ is about involvement of every individual with this project. The project should not be just confined to a particular class.
Asraf Khan (JMM)
Why should people vote for you?
Since past 25 years, I have been active on political façade. I am familiar with the need of public especially the downtrodden. People will vote for me.
Two things you will immediately do after assuming the post?
Settling down the displaced residents of Islam Nagar, Nagababa Khatal including addressing the present situation of water crisis will be dealt immediately after gaining the power.
Rate the work done by the Former elected representatives on a scale of 1 to 5?
Zero; somebody should teach Former elected representatives about coordination and team spirit.
Where do you see Ranchi in next 5 years?
Ranchi can only be transformed, if the power goes in right hands. The Capital City has everything ranging from human resources, climate, infrastructure to be in the list of top cities. If worked towards correct direction several success stories on urban planning and development can be written.
What is your idea of ‘Smart City’?
Implementation of plans must be done at the ground level well in a fixed time. Besides merely focusing on a particular area, basic civic facilities should be improved covering entire city.