As Delhi votes today, women across the city are making their voices heard, demanding tangible changes in governance rather than unfulfilled promises. From safety and inflation to education and employment, their priorities reflect the urgent need for action.
Safety remains a top concern
For 28-year-old Rukhsana from Ballimaran, safety is the biggest issue. “Crime against women and weak law enforcement make us feel unsafe. We need leaders who will take women’s security seriously—stricter laws, better policing, more CCTV surveillance, and well-lit streets are essential,” she asserted.
The soaring cost of essential commodities is another major concern among voters. “Inflation is crushing the common people. Our leaders must take action to control prices so that we do not struggle just to afford necessities,” said Rukhsana.
Anita Grover, 61, a seasoned voter at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, West Patel Nagar, has supported the same party for two decades. “I vote for those who introduce policies that benefit women—whether it’s LPG subsidies or increased pensions for the elderly,” she explained.
Employment and transport
For young professionals like Ritika Aggarwal, the priority is employment opportunities. “We need more government and private sector jobs for women. Additionally, there should be more reserved seats for women in public transport like buses and metros,” she said.
“Delhi’s women voters are clear this time—they want real change, not just empty words,” added Ritika, who is in her early thirties.
Education and infrastructure
Vaishali Singh, 30, cast her vote at the East of Kailash, Kalkaji Assembly Constituency, accompanied by her husband and child. “This is the most important right of a citizen in a democracy,” she said.
Regarding her voting priorities, she said, “I have voted for the enhancement of the education sector. I want the education system in Delhi to be of the highest standard, in line with global benchmarks.”
She also voiced frustration with local governance, saying, “No political party truly addresses local concerns. Everyone just makes false promises to seek votes. The parties should focus on improving infrastructure and making the city cleaner.”
The call for a clean Yamuna
Sheetal Nirula, 28, who voted at the MCD Prathmik Vidyalaya, Lajpat Nagar–1, Jangpura Assembly Constituency, prioritised the issue of cleaning the Yamuna River.
“Over the decades, we have heard parties making tall claims about cleaning the Yamuna, which is the lifeline of the national capital. But nothing concrete has been done on the ground. This is the sad reality of Delhi. I have voted for a clean Yamuna,” Nirula said.
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She also criticised the culture of freebies in the capital, saying that political parties are handing out free benefits to woo voters, but the reality is that taxpayers are footing the bill. “I am a taxpayer, and I have not received anything for free to date,” she added.
The need for better opportunities
Shivani Singh Rajhawat, 25, waiting in the queue at the polling station in Mustafabad, cast her vote while keeping in view employment opportunities “I am 25, and I know that job opportunities are extremely difficult to come by. This, inadvertently, has led to an increase in young people turning to criminal means to make money. I want a government that will provide employment opportunities to the youth,” she said.
Women’s empowerment and student concerns
Mamta Devi, a 40-year-old voter from Karawal Nagar, accompanied by her daughter, expressed concern over the way women are treated in her locality. “The status of women here is extremely low. The men look down upon us. I want a government that will make respecting women the norm. We need more female leaders,” she said.
Her daughter, Khushboo Kumari, 21, focused on student-related issues. “There are not enough colleges and educational institutions in Delhi. I want to ensure that the government works for the youth with more fervour—not only by building colleges but also by providing employment opportunities,” she said.
As Delhi’s women cast their votes, their voices echo a collective demand for better opportunities, and stronger governance.
