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Kolkata Seniors Speak Out On Corruption And Broken Governance

| Apr 21, 2026, 10:43:08 PM | TOI.in
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A ground-level conversation with senior citizens in Kolkata reveals a deeper mood ahead of elections — not anger, but fatigue and growing distrust. Retired professionals speak about voter roll concerns, rising inflation, lack of jobs, migration of youth, and healthcare struggles.While the instinct to vote remains strong, enthusiasm has faded, replaced by caution and cynicism. This report captures the voice of a generation that has seen politics evolve — and lose credibility — over time, holding both the state and the Centre accountable.

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