In a unique and striking protest, the Congress candidate from the Maniktala constituency, Suman, took to the streets with a broom in hand. On Wednesday, he conducted a ‘Symbolic Cleanliness’ drive at a local playground that had been overrun with garbage. Suman’s action was not just a regular campaign move but a direct indictment of the local administration’s failure to maintain basic sanitation in the area.

Speaking to the press, Suman expressed his outrage, stating, “It is a matter of utter shame that a playground where children should be playing is filled with trash. This reflects the complete failure of the administration. I have picked up the broom today to register my protest and condemnation against this neglect.” He further emphasized that his fight is to rid Maniktala of both physical filth and political corruption.

This ‘Broom Campaign’ has sparked significant interest among the voters of Maniktala. Local residents have long complained about poor waste management and the deteriorating condition of public parks. By highlighting these issues right before the intensification of the poll campaign on April 1, Suman has successfully shifted the focus onto the civic failures of the ruling regime. Whether this symbolic cleanup will translate into votes remains to be seen, but it has certainly energized the Congress cadres in the district.