The ancient city of Mathura finds itself at the center of a high-stakes political contest as Uttar Pradesh gears up for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. The fate of several prominent faces, including actor Hema Malini, hangs in the balance, adding an air of intrigue to the electoral fray.
Malini, the BJP's candidate from Mathura, is seeking a third consecutive term, banking on her star power and the party's development agenda to woo voters.
However, the opposition has mounted a formidable challenge, with the Congress fielding Mukesh Dhangar. Pankaj Mishra Reports on the mood of the city.
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Malini, the BJP's candidate from Mathura, is seeking a third consecutive term, banking on her star power and the party's development agenda to woo voters.
However, the opposition has mounted a formidable challenge, with the Congress fielding Mukesh Dhangar. Pankaj Mishra Reports on the mood of the city.
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00:00 So, the city, the bustling city of Mathura is all set to board on 26th of April.
00:07 We are in a public transport bus here, air-conditioned though, because the heat is on, be it political
00:12 or be it the tropical heat that we face in this part of the country during this time
00:17 of the year.
00:18 We are, it's a bus full of tremors.
00:21 And they are all eager to go home and find me how would the city vote?
00:30 I am from Mathura, Vrindavan.
00:37 I am Bhagwad Vakta.
00:42 And this time, as we have seen many times, this time, whoever will take care of Vrindavan
00:55 will do it because all the Brajwasi brothers have only one issue, which is the heritage
01:02 of this old Braj.
01:03 Even today, you see, there is no electricity, no water supply, there are many problems.
01:10 So, all the young brothers, all they have is that we will choose our Brajwasi.
01:20 So, we will not choose anyone from outside?
01:25 Now, everyone thinks differently, but most of them have only one thing in mind that the
01:32 Brajwasi will be chosen so that they can solve the problems of all the Brajwasi.
01:39 Now, someone is sitting, somewhere else, our problem, we will go, we are not getting it.
01:46 So, we will choose a leader who will stand for us day and night.
01:52 Thank you very much for talking to us.
01:55 Amar, how are you?
01:56 The elections have been held, so are you ready to vote?
01:59 Hema Malini has won the elections twice from here.
02:02 How did you feel in the last 10 years?
02:04 Did you feel good?
02:05 Did you feel any of their work?
02:06 I am a flower gardener, so I will give flowers to the flowers, whether they win or lose.
02:12 I am eating flowers.
02:15 We have a very elderly Sadhuji here.
02:18 Tell me, Amar, the vote is going to be held here, the election is going to be held, what
02:22 do you feel?
02:23 Yes, I am saying that the victory of Sanatan Dharma will be the victory of Hema Malini.
02:28 Either Hema Malini will win or Dutty Balaji will win.
02:31 So, is Modi Ji working for Sanatan Dharma or Hema Malini Ji and both are working together?
02:36 No, no, Modi Ji's game is unique.
02:39 He is a player, he is a supporter of all.
02:45 I liked his work very much.
02:47 Is there a problem with electricity and water here?
02:50 No, everything is fine, there is no problem here.
02:53 Ma'am, would you like to talk to us?
02:56 How do you feel about the election atmosphere?
02:59 Are there any other issues here besides the temple and mosque?
03:03 No, no issues.
03:05 Would you like to share your thoughts?
03:09 I am from Banaras.
03:11 You are from Banaras, the constituency of Modi Ji, where he fights for the elections.
03:16 He is considered a wave in the whole country.
03:19 Do you think that even after leaving Banaras, good work is being done in the rest of the
03:23 country?
03:24 Yes, it is happening, it is going well.
03:26 What message would you like to give to Modi Ji?
03:29 Keep working like this.
03:31 Keep working for the public.
03:33 Be happy.
03:35 Thank you very much.
03:37 But she is not able to stop laughing.
03:40 Tell us your name and place.
03:42 The elections are going to take place.
03:44 What good has happened in the last 5 years and what should be good?
03:47 My name is Ankita Srivastava.
03:49 Basically, I am from Banaras.
03:51 But now, as far as I have seen, the development is happening.
03:54 So, I would like the same government to be formed this time.
03:57 Which is good for everyone.
03:59 I have been thinking about it for the last 10 years and I have been seeing that Modi Ji's
04:03 work is very good.
04:05 So, as a young person, I would like that this time, the Modi government should come to Mathura
04:09 and whatever things are there, whether it is related to electricity, whether it is related
04:13 to our religious things, whether it is related to education, the Modi government should look
04:17 at all those things.
04:18 And I would like to support them strongly.
04:20 Okay, we have a lot of Modi supporters here.
04:22 Would you like to go here?
04:24 Sir, as you have seen, you have come from Banaras.
04:27 You have made the Akash Vishwanath Corridor.
04:29 Now, here also, it is being talked about making a corridor in Sri Vishwanath Janma.
04:32 It is done, Akash Vishwanath is done.
04:34 Do you think people will support this?
04:36 Absolutely, I guess.
04:38 And on this too, Yogi Modi is best.
04:42 Modi is best.
04:43 Right, sir.
04:44 Any other issues that you think the Modi government should do, should be addressed?
04:49 There are a lot of issues.
04:51 But he will shortly come in Modi.
04:54 Okay, great.
04:55 Well, luckily, a sense of satisfaction is here as far as this part of the country is
05:00 concerned.
05:01 Let's take a quick call from you.
05:03 Please tell us your name and what vote will you give this time?
05:06 I will give a vote.
05:07 I am from Bindavan, from Mathura.
05:09 My daughter is from Mathura and her husband is from Bindavan.
05:12 I will give a vote to Modi.
05:14 Okay.
05:15 I will give a vote to him as well.
05:17 Okay.
05:18 I will give a vote to him every time.
05:19 Okay.
05:20 What is the problem of electricity and water in Mathura and Bindavan?
05:22 It is going well for us.
05:25 Many people are saying that the inflation has increased a lot.
05:27 The cylinder that was for Rs. 400, now it is for Rs. 1200.
05:29 Is there a problem with that?
05:30 There is a problem.
05:31 We are poor people.
05:32 There is a problem.
05:33 If there is no gas, we have to cook food on the stove.
05:37 By chance, we don't have money.
05:39 So, we survive.
05:40 Still, it is okay.
05:42 Modi is doing the right thing in his place.
05:45 I will give a vote to him.
05:47 Okay.
05:48 It has been almost 10 years since the Modi government.
05:49 The Congress government is also trying hard.
05:51 The Congress party has also joined hands with many people.
05:54 Do you think some people will vote for them as well?
05:56 Yes, I think so.
05:57 Look at your own will.
05:58 Yes.
05:59 That is your own will.
06:00 It was very nice to talk to you.
06:02 Thank you very much.
06:03 In Uttar Pradesh, it is said that there is a double engine government.
06:06 Is it benefiting or harming?
06:08 Say it openly.
06:10 It is okay.
06:11 It is harming.
06:13 We are working people.
06:17 We are also working people.
06:19 We are working people.
06:21 It is not benefiting the working people.
06:24 This bus is going down the road in Mathura.
06:28 The holy city of Prashanthi Janmabhoomi.
06:31 Needless to say, the city is all gearing up.
06:34 It is entering towards 26th April.
06:36 To cast their vote and exercise their franchise.
06:39 Thanks for being with One India.
06:41 One India. One India.
06:45 One India. One India.
06:49 (wind howling)