GHMC Elections: Welfare associations of Tolichowki campaign for NOTA

Hyderabad:  In a bid to educate and sensitize voters about the importance of choosing a right candidate, members of Surya Nagar Welfare Association and Aditya Nagar Welfare Association have unanimously decided to vote NOTA (None of the above) in the upcoming Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections.
The associations fall under the Jubilee Hills constituency under Shaikpet division. There are over 700 houses in Suryanagar Colony and Afin Tolichowki.
As a part of the area-wide campaign, the welfare associations asked the residents of the areas to take the decision and vote for NOTA.
“We advise the voters not to boycott the poll on any account, instead by using the NOTA option, you can register your rejection of the contesting candidates,” said Asif Hussain Sohail, a social activist.
However, they have so far only requested the residents of two areas to utilize NOTA option. They are spreading awareness among people saying that if they are electing someone, they must be sure that the candidate would work for the public.
“Residents took this decision after suffering with long-pending works, civic issues in their areas. They say that many of their grievances have not been heard, and there have been several cases where residents themselves started clearing garbage piles up at footpaths and roads,” the activist said.