On the last day of nomination for Bihar Assembly elections, a unique scene was seen in Cheria Bariyarpur Assembly constituency of Begusarai. At the age of 72, an elderly farmer with a twinkle of hope in his eyes announced his intention to contest the elections. His name is Ram Swarath Prasad, who is a resident of Bada Khodavandpur village of Khodavandpur block.
Ram Swarath Prasad from Protest Sarva Samaj Party reached Manjhaul sub-division office and filed his nomination. During this time, some supporters were also present with him, who welcomed him with flowers and garlands. He smiled while bowing in front of the cameras, then said in a firm voice – We have seen the problems of farmers throughout our lives. Education, employment, farming – there is problem everywhere. Couldn’t bear it anymore, so decided to contest elections.
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This 72 year old farmer believes that instead of discussing the problems, it is better to solve them ourselves. He says that if the public gives him a chance, he will make education completely free and give the farmers their rights.
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He said that agriculture should be given the status of industry. Import of foreign goods should be stopped, so that the farmers and laborers of our country can become self-reliant. We will set up small scale industries so that people get employment in the villages themselves.
Ram Swarath Prasad’s enthusiasm during nomination was worth seeing. Supporters raised slogans of farmer leader Zindabad. Many people were surprised to see his age, but he smiled and said that it is not the age but the intention that matters. As long as there is breath, there will be a desire to do something for the society.
His election declaration is also clear – he is not fighting against any party or person, but against the problems. He said that we have no enmity with anyone. We are independent and have come out from among the people. This time we will be successful because our message is reaching the hearts of the people.
According to the affidavit of Ram Swarath Prasad, he is a farmer, lives with his wife, and is taking a new step in politics. He believes that the voice of the common farmer has now been suppressed in politics, and there is a need to revive it.
Begusarai Voting is to be held on seven assembly seats in the first phase on November 6. On the last day of nomination, the candidature of this elderly farmer attracted everyone’s attention.
A young man standing in the crowd said that even at this age, if someone can fight for the society, then it is an example in itself. This hope, this fight and his passion of Ram Swarth Prasad may prove in the coming elections that politics is not only about power but also about service.
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