NW Delhi: Voters rue lack of basic facilities, connectivity

BASIC facilities such as water; electricity and sanitation, proper roads and connectivity are some of the issues concerning voters in the northwest Delhi constituency.

The constituency, which came into existence in 2008 following delimitation, is a reserved one and has the second largest number of voters at 25,67,423. It comprises Narela, Badli, Rithala, Bawana, Mundka, Kirari, Sultanpur Majra, Nangloi, Mangol Puri and Rohini assembly segments.

"After the 2019 elections, our MP Hans Raj Hans was hardly seen. Though his attendance in Parliament was decent, I have no idea why he did not pay any visit, when needed, to listen to our problems," says Manohar Singh, a resident of Rithala.

The constituency has large rural belts where locals rely on dairy and traditional farming. The migrant population comprises mostly rickshaw pullers and industrial workers. There are also some housing societies that have sprung up in the last few years in Rohini.

Migrant labourers rue the lack of employment opportunities and basic facilities like water and electricity. "Roads are not wide and during peak hours, traffic is a major issue.