\'Votes for water\' to play crucial role in polls ruled by security and jobs

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'Votes for water' to play crucial role in polls ruled by security and jobs

While drinking water grabbed third spot in the list of top-10 voter priorities, water for agriculture was placed sixth

Bhaswar Kumar  |  New Delhi 

Water could prove to be the dark horse among political issues this election, in which national security, employment and rural distress have dominated the hustings. With India facing "the worst water crisis in its history", signs that electors will keep water-related issues on the top of their minds when they vote are emerging.

Data shows the importance of water issues as a priority for voters has significantly increased in recent years. Reports are also coming from various corners of the country -- from urban Chennai to Kerala's rural Kuttanad region -- about water ...

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First Published: Wed, April 17 2019. 13:45 IST