The whole city was covered with posters, election campaigning was going on like crazy. There was no certain time for a rally and using the loudspeaker for the promotion campaign.
This was not a new experience for me. But I have got the chance to experience this after many years. That's why everything felt kind of new and seems more outlandish.
Let me share the craze with some photos.
It is the city corporation election in my hometown. It's in the main town but the lifestyle is nothing like big cities. People usually spend a laidback lifestyle and seem like they are happy with it.
So what you are going to witness will not match with anything; probably.
Looks what the city looks like. Literally, everyone was competing to showcase as many posters as they can. I know, you may wonder if there is any rule for this as it looks nothing close to beautiful or civil.
Yes, there is but nobody cares. This type of promotional campaign also causes pollution. The participants usually remove the posters and the city corporation helps too. But some are left like this and the streets also go full of paper waste.
However, I have to agree that the craze seems fun. Everyone gossips about who is going to win, about the strategy of their promotion and all. Mass people get involved with the campaigns directly. Parties are more like friends rather than rivals. That's what makes it enjoyable.
The day of the election was a holiday in the city. It was kind of a family day for many of us. People went to cast their votes early in the morning. People who are involved in the campaign or works for the member and parties were busy visiting the vote centers.
We cooked good meals at home, gossiping about the election and all at home, waiting for the results.
After the election result came out, there were huge rallies in every area of the town that won the election. They were distributing sweets among the people.
I really enjoyed the ambiance. I get to see a glimpse of the lifestyle of the people, get to meet many, and enjoy some family time on the holiday as well. I believe you get to experience the same through the photos.
Have a good day, everyone.
This is like nothing where I'm from! Aside from the waste, it's very refreshing. Over here elections/politics breed hate and turn families against each other. Here politics are tied in very close with an individual's sense of identity. It's kind of a miserable existence, which is why I avoid politics and just do what I can to be a kind and decent human. But even saying that I am apolitical can turn people against me so I keep quiet about this view.
Thanks so much for sharing!!
There are some families that are similar to what you are saying. But the mass people, in general, are not too involved or hyper about it.
I too stay away from politics and expressing my view in public 😅
Great to learn about your experience.
Likewise!
Is this India or else.keep this work continue and support each other.
It's in Bangladesh. Thanks.
This is nice, it makes me see how elections are conducted in your city, that's one thing about Election, it is full of competition, but I like it more since, peoples who contest do things like friends.
Did the person you support, won the election?
Yes, the ambience was nice. There are some violence happens, but not very often.
I live far away from my hometown so I really don't know much about the competitors and all. I was there to enjoy the holiday only 😅
Wow a lot posters. The whole political election time is draining to me at times. My mailbox receives so much, many recyclables, haha. Nice to see you here, I just arrived :)
Yeah, the whole ambiance is crazy. I kind of love and hate this at the same time.
Good to see you here too ☺️☺️
That looks like the wild, wild west. There are laws in my country about where to post posters and if you use unauthorized space, you get fined. I'm wondering who's going to clean up the place. Possibly no one.
Also, for this type of topics I'd suggest Daily Blog community next time, as OCD community is for topics that don't fit in any other community.
It's wild, I know. Usually the city corporation and the competitors helps to clean them, as I have mentioned. But it's a long process and many goes waste/pollute the city.
Thanks for letting me know. I too was wondering where should I post this blog. As I'm not subscribed to daily blog community not I knew about this. From next, I will keep that on mind.
Thanks. Have a great day.
You're welcome and have a nice day too.
It was a peaceful election and we enjoyed the vibe. Thanks. :)