Mayoral Candidates in Dehradun Share Their Vision with Citizens

Dehradun: In the capital city of Dehradun, amidst the ongoing municipal election campaigns, mayoral candidates participated in an open dialogue program with the public. Candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD), and other political parties attended the event. They responded to citizens’ questions and shared their vision for the city. Dehradun Mayoral Candidates Engage Directly with Citizens The audience raised concerns about the city’s roads, cleanliness, and the deteriorating condition of the Rispana River. They asked about specific plans to rejuvenate the river and enhance the city’s beauty. Each mayoral candidate shared their priorities and outlined the initiatives they would implement if elected.
Priorities of BJP Candidate Saurabh Thapliyal
– Creation of cycling tracks in every ward.
– Parks to be developed in every ward.
– Construction of pedestrian pathways in all wards.
– Installation of CCTV cameras across the city.
– Establishment of community centers in every ward.
– Strict action against drug-related activities.
– Improved waste management systems.
– Provision of streetlights and public toilets.
– Quick resolution of slum regularization issues.
Priorities of Congress Candidate Virendra Pokhriyal
– Proposal to establish a new Doon using Smart City funds.
– Planting 250,000 trees annually.
– Setting up complaint boxes in municipal offices.
– Strict action against drug activities.
– Continued pursuit of justice in the Ankita Bhandari murder case.
– Complete ban on polythene entry in the city.
Priorities of AAP Candidate Ravindra Singh Anand
– Opening of trans complexes for the transgender community.
– Efforts to expose environmental committee scams.
– Focus on uncovering neighborhood committee frauds.
– Measures to protect Dehradun from corrupt practices.
This interactive session provided citizens with an opportunity to understand the candidates’ agendas and how they plan to address pressing issues in Dehradun.