By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 13th May:- Prof. Devi Sirohi, an independent
candidate in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, a known academician, social
activist with administrative experience who has been working at the grass root levels specifically addressing children’s issues and
violence against women.
While interacting here with media Prof.
Devi Sirohi, said that her campaigning process for the upcoming elections also
commenced long before the prominent political parties, wherein she has been
able to personally contact and meet almost every residents of Chandigarh by
going from door to door. The approach adopted by her is not a new strategy but
a method she believes is essential in order to connect to people and promises
to continue if elected. Seen frequently in different sections of Chandigarh
such as public parks, lake, colonies, sectors, markets etc. Prof. Devi Sirohi has
been able to build a deep understanding of the various concerns
of the people from different strata’s of society. Going forward, she believes in
collectively working ‘with’ the people in order to ensure not just development
but also empowerment. Being a permanent resident of Manimajra, she guarantees
to remain accessible to the needs of the public and collectively find solutions
to any problems that they may be facing.
She said that some of the issues on
her agenda includes: Quality education and creating infrastructure at the
primary, secondary and higher levels. She has also highlighted the meager
budget for education in Chandigarh which is merely 1.5% of the total budget, Dumping
ground creating health hazards for the residents of Chandigarh, Establishment
of well organized health centers with infrastructure facilities, Resettle and
rehabilate slum populations, Tackling drug addiction in youth through awareness
and de-addiction centers, Safety for women, Employment for youth in formal and
informal sector, Opening of vocational centers for women, Improve the public
transport system by constructing metro/mono rail, Ensure Ownership rights for
residents, Promote renewable energy specifically solar to combat climate change
and high electricity bills, Maintain roads and parks in sectors and colonies, Reservation
for children/wives of armed/paramilitary forces who died as martyrs
for the nation and policies to be formulated to improve the working
conditions of contract workers/employees/teachers.
She said that she tries to touch or
cover every agenda, which related to Chandigarh residents. If given a chance
and public of the Chandigarh elected her she will definitely try to solve every
agenda in a short span of time.
Her symbol, bucket, symbolically
represents the clean politics she intends to pursue along with focusing on a
healthy and prosperous living environment for all the residents of Chandigarh.
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