Indore: As the city gears up for the assembly elections on November 17, a wave of enthusiasm is sweeping through the first-time voters, bringing a unique blend of quirkiness to the polling booths.
In an era dominated by social media, it comes as no surprise that the youth are leveraging platforms to make a statement. First-time voters are turning the act of casting their votes into a fashion-forward event.
Young individuals have scheduled election-themed nail art sessions to make a distinctive statement on election day.
“This is a significant moment for us, and we want to celebrate it. I believe election-themed nail arts aren’t just about style; they’re a unique way for us, the youth, to showcase our enthusiasm and commitment to participating in the democratic process on the election day,” said Tanvi Gupta, an 18-year-old student from the city, who has planned to get an election themed nail art with VOTE painted on different nails.
Scores of girls have also made salon appointments to ensure their manicures are as polished as their commitment to democracy. The city’s salons are witnessing a surge in bookings as these first-time voters want to look their absolute best while exercising their right to vote.
“I will be voting for the first time, and it is very important for me. I want to make a statement on that day with my nails done right. I want my hands and nails to look great for my inked finger selfie after I cast my vote,” said Riya Pathak, a first-time voter from the city who has scheduled a salon visit ahead of election day on Thursday.
Unnati Jha (19), a humanities student at Hansraj College, Delhi had travelled to Indore to cast her vote for the first time. “I am very excited to vote for the first time. Being a humanities student, I have learnt about the importance of vote in the election system. I have gone through the manifestos of parties and discussed the candidates with my family to make up my mind. I have also planned to wear a white-t-shirt and blue jeans for my perfect election day look,” she said.
While some have chosen the timeless combination of a white T-shirt and jeans, others are preferring ethnic wear, aiming for the perfect look on this significant day.
City’s star chess player, Nityata Jain who is a first-time voter plans to click an inked finger selfie with her father. “I have planned to wear ethnic wear on this day. I have been reading about the candidates in the newspapers and on social media also to get a fair idea of whom to vote for,” said Nityata.
Beyond the superficial, first-time voters are also getting creative with their civic engagement. Some are organizing themed carpooling to polling booths turning the journey into a mini celebration of democracy, while others are planning post-voting meetups at local cafes to discuss the experience and encourage more young people to participate in the electoral process.
