Candidates accelerate campaign as polls near in Visakhapatnam

Candidates in Visakhapatnam district are intensifying their election campaigns, reaching out to voters through various activities and events.

With only two weeks to go for nominations for elections and the final list of candidates being confirmed by all the political parties, the candidates have accelerated the poll campaign in the combined Visakhapatnam district. Unlike the last two weeks, the candidates are out campaigning every day, even ignoring the scorching heat.

In order to reach every voter, the candidates are coming up with a fixed schedule to cover all classes of people. Most of the aspirants have been starting their campaigns from 6 a.m. or even earlier to reach the senior citizens during their morning walks or youth playing cricket in the grounds and the general public at rythu bazaars, vegetable markets, fishing harbour and daily markets.

After taking a brief break, the candidates begin door-to-door campaigns and ward visits in all the constituencies.

The leaders are also attending various functions like marriages, death ceremonies and community events, where they are seen interacting with voters during lunches or dinners.

In the evening, when temperatures are slightly lower, road shows are being taken up in various constituencies.

Recently, candidates from various constituencies have attended the ‘Iftar’ party hosted by the Muslims in various areas here in the city.

To attract youth, candidates are roping in the ‘Dhol’ players and DJs for road shows and door-to-door campaigns.