After results, MLAs under voters' lens

INDORE: 'Shivraj Modi' charisma has worked well for the BJP party, which has made hat-trick to form the government in the state. But people's verdict goes beyond electing them. City denizens are of the opinion the next term will be a real test for local MLAs as they will no longer fall in category of 'naïve voters'.
Voters from all sections of society said MLAs would have to prove their worth.Businessman at Dawa Bazar, Pramod Gupta, 59, said a significant number of youngsters have voted this time and their level of awareness has risen. Politicians will have to deliver on at least 50% of promises to stay long in power.
New Delhi's AAP effect, where Aam Admi Party, surprised everyone won 28 seats, was clearly on minds of people and the party has already emerged as an option. A young software professional, Himanshu Pathak, 26, said people, including considerable number of youths came out of homes to vote. "People are no longer ignorant. Politicians will have to live up to their expectations and work honestly. Otherwise, what happened in Delhi could happen here as well," asserted Pathak.
61-year old Rita Tandon, resident of Srinagar, said people cannot be fooled easily, adding, "The upcoming Lok Sabha polls will not be a cakewalk for BJP. Now, youngsters and women discuss politics. One can clearly see effect of a new party in New Delhi. It is good sign for democracy."
Common issues like well-maintained roads, proper drainage system, better garbage disposal system and better policing dominate voters' agenda. Saket Arjariya, a chartered accountant and resident of Sangam Nagar, said Sudharshan Gupta is the MLA from his constituency and he and others have expectations from their elected representative. "Gone are the days when you voted in the name of Gandhi or Nehru. People want development and I will keep tabs on the work of local MLA," Saket added.
Meenakshi Puranik, another voter and an entrepreneur from Manik Bagh area, said people have reposed faith in BJP. She said, "People are becoming more aware and it will be a testing time for politicians to prove their worth. Had AAP contested from MP, the result might have been different and they will have to understand it. Equations are changing."