Kochi student seeks change and better infrastructure

Hridya S Nair, 20, a first-year BA Malayalam student at Aluva UC College, hailing from Kaitharam, North Paravur, shares her views on the current govt and expectations from the next.Q. Are you satisfied with the govt?Not fully, but I find it okay compared to many other state govtsQ. What's the biggest issue affecting your daily life?Piling up waste in our locality affects my daily life. Stray dogs feed on it and cause a menaceQ. Has your income kept up with expenses?We only have my dad's bike and petrol costs a lot. Power bills are high. Vegetable prices too have skyrocketed. I take tuition to manage my expensesQ. Do you get regular water and electricity supply?Yes, we doQ. How are the roads in your area?Many roads were repaired ahead of civic polls, but some have deteriorated alreadyQ. Do you think there are enough well-paying job opportunities here for you to stay back?I intend to stay in Kerala and don't want to leave as I'm studying Malayalam and want to become a teacherQ. Do you trust politicians to deliver? Has political corruption increased?I don't have any experience, but I guess it has increasedQ. What matters more to you: Candidate, party or leader?Party is foremost in assembly polls. At lower levels like local self-govts, it has to be candidateQ. What do you expect from next govt?Our infra should improve. Metro facilities must be extended to more regionsQ. What do you expect from this election, change or continuity?Change