Seelampur’s issues include blocked sewers, damaged roadways, and inadequate law and order

Within the complex fabric of Delhi’s political scene, Seelampur stands out as a moving example of perseverance. It was created out of the chaos of relocation during the Emergency period and is located inside the Lok Sabha constituency of North East Delhi.

Aam Aadmi Party veteran Abdul Rehman replaced the great Mohammad Ishraque, who won in 2015 with a staggering 51% of the vote. Seelampur has been a stronghold of electoral domination since its founding in 1993. Seelampur’s demographics are mostly Muslim, with a sizeable Hindu community entwined with them.

Amidst the 2020 election contest, 1,79, 672 voices reverberated through the voting booths, demonstrating a tangible sense of democratic fervor. The enrollment of 2,786 new voters signals a new era of civic involvement, while the gender ratio, which stands at 867 females for every 1000 males, provides a clear image of participation. But despite the victories, there are also traces of hardship.

The community’s hopes are dimmed by the lingering effects of the violent demonstrations against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Everyday existence is dotted with obstacles like waterlogging, poor infrastructure, and the constant threat of criminality.

Stories of resiliency and abandonment resound from Seelampur’s core. The complaints made by Muhammad Aariz over the lack of police are poignant. One of the inhabitants, Mohammad Aariz, claims there are a lot of issues in our neighborhood, such as women’s safety, motorcyclists doing stunts at strange hours, harassment, theft, and burglary.

“We always complain about things like women’s safety, choked sewers, broken roads, and inadequate CCTV cameras, but our issues are hardly heard,” Talat Parveen, another local, said. Election day in the constituency is May 25, and results will be made public on June 4.