Hundreds of first-time voters cast their votes on Wednesday. While a few went by the suggestions of elders in the family to choose the candidate, many took their own decisions after gathering information about the candidates.
Ankita, an engineering student in Bengaluru, had travelled to Abbalagere, near Shivamogga to vote. She said that she had no information about the candidates and just went by her uncle’s suggestion. “I feel happy to be part of the election process. This time I went by my uncle’s suggestion. From now on, I will have my own choice”, she said.
Srilakshmi, studying II PUC in Shivamogga, was all happy after voting for the first time. She said she was well aware of the candidates in the fray in Shivamogga Rural constituency. “I voted for my favourite candidate. I decided whom to vote for, and I believe my choice is good for the constituency and the country”, she said.
