Villagers in Naxal-affected areas of Gaya eager to vote in Bihar assembly polls

Locals of Naxal affected area, Parsawan village in Wazirganj assembly constituency of Gaya district are enthusiastic about voting in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The locals said they face problems related to roads, health, and education and a few politicians had visited the place earlier.

Gaya (Bihar): Residents of Parsawan village in Wazirganj assembly constituency of Gaya district are enthusiastic about voting in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections as the administration is making necessary arrangements for polling in the Naxal affected areas of the district.

The locals said they face problems related to roads, health, and education and a few politicians had visited the place earlier.

"No politicians used to come here earlier. Even officials feared coming here due to threat from Naxals. Politicians later started visiting the place under heavy security. They used to fear as they were no roads. We have problems of roads, health, and education facilities," Rajesh Kumar, a villager said.

Shankar Das, another villager, said they did not vote in last elections as they were receiving threats from Naxals.

He said their confidence has been boosted by visits of officials and politicians and they will vote now.