AMID ELECTION FEVER, THE WEATHER PLAYED SPOILSPORT

AMID ELECTION FEVER, THE WEATHER PLAYED SPOILSPORT

1-NOV-ENG 4

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------Election fever is at its peak in Bhojpur, but the weather has also taken a turn, affecting both political outreach and public life. Following UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's program in Jhauwan, Shahpur, on Wednesday, the sky remained overcast, with intermittent light showers, and sunlight was rare. By evening, drizzle blanketed the entire area, bringing a cool atmosphere.

While Thursday's rain brought pleasant weather, it also had a profound impact on public life and election activities. The roads in Shahpur town were covered in mud, and the mud and waterlogging hindered pedestrian movement. Walking in the streets became extremely difficult. This had a direct negative impact on the incomes of small shopkeepers who earn their living on the footpaths. As soon as the rain began, they struggled to save their goods, and sales virtually came to a halt due to the absence of customers.

On the other hand, the rain slowed the campaigning of candidates and their supporters. Public relations campaigns by major parties like the RJD and BJP, scheduled in various areas, were hampered by wet roads and muddy streets. However, some enthusiastic supporters, wearing umbrellas and raincoats, awaited the arrival of Janshakti Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav at Lalu Dera.

This cold weather has emerged as a new challenge to the election fervor. Amidst the election fervor, the changing weather is being widely discussed among leaders, workers, and ordinary voters. Leaders will now have to adjust their strategies to suit this changing weather.