CURATED BY – RAJIV KHARE | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Balrampur, Ramanujganj ward number 13 is in special discussion this time, because six women candidates are in the fray for the post of councilor from here. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded advocate Manita Sharma, while Congress has bet on Pushpa Shrivas, a post graduate in mathematics. On the other hand, independent candidates include Pooja Kumari, Farah Khatoon, Aarti Devi and Sujata Kesari. All the candidates are calling their claims strong, but the decision on whom the public chooses will be taken on February 15.
Backward ward, big challenges
Ward number 13 is counted among the most backward areas of the city. A large population of poor and low income group lives here, keeping in mind their needs, the candidates have prepared their manifestos. Voters are demanding roads, water, sanitation, electricity and other basic facilities.
Campaigning continues from morning to night

The election campaign has gained momentum. From morning to late night, candidates and their supporters are campaigning door to door. As the date of voting is coming closer, the interest of the people and the hard work of the candidates is increasing.

Election based on issues, no allegations and counter-allegations

The special thing about this election is that no woman candidate is making personal attacks against each other. All the candidates are focusing on development and local problems. Issues related to the development of the ward are being conveyed to the voters through promotional material and pamphlets.

Now it remains to be seen whom the voters choose as their representative and who becomes the new councilor of ward number 13 on February 15. At preseBattle for women empowerment - 6 women candidates in Ramanujganj ward-13nt, the contest seems to be a close one.