Assam Assembly Polls 2016: First time voters in Jorhat voice their expectations

With Assam going to elect a new government through the upcoming assembly polls, Jorhat town of Upper Assam will be voting with high hopes and expectations. Employment remains a major agenda among the youth there.

Jorhat: With Assam going to elect a new government through the upcoming assembly polls, Jorhat town of Upper Assam will be voting with high hopes and expectations. Employment remains a major agenda among the youth there.

There is excitement and energy among first time voters of Jorhat, but it is not going be a cakewalk for political parties.

Jorhat's CKB college student Tanvi, who is a first time voter expects higher education infrastructure for Jorhat and employment.

Another first time voter Dimple Gogoi wants the scholarship amounts to be increased.

"Education facilities, infrastructure, a clean Jorhat and employment are top priorities for me as a first time voter" she said.

Ankumi Saikia, another first time voter, said "employment is a top priority demand from the new government in Assam."

While some voters, reservation was a major concern.

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