It’s a thankless job: Neeraj Basoya
15 Jun 2012 7:20 AM IST
Neeraj Basoya, MLA (Kasturba Nagar) from 2008
One of the youngest MLAs in Delhi Assembly and an advocate by profession, Basoya desires to bring a change in his constituency (Kasturba Nagar) by raising the development work up a notch. He started his career as president in Dayal Singh College (DU) and became municipal councillor from Sewa Nagar in 2002. His hard work and dedication to serve people was noticed by Indian National Congress party and he was entrusted with Kasturba Nagar constituency. In an interview with Dipanshu Roy, the 35-year-old says being a politician is a thankless job. Excerpts:
What is your schedule for the day?
I reach my office at around 9 am to attend people of my constituency and sort out their problems. After that I go to site to review several projects pending for my area and meet the government officers if required.
Tell us something about your constituency?
Sewage problem is the biggest problem in my constituency. As it has a lot of markets, car and bike parking is another problem which residents of the constituency face.
What are the mentionable works you have done for your constituency?
I solved to quite an extent the sewage problem, and Amar Colony and Dayanand Colony residents are happy with my work. Almost Rs 4-5 crore have been spent on the project where big pipes are laid to boost the sewage line. The earlier sewage system pipes were around 50 years old.
What are your plans for the next assembly elections?
Our party has to do ground level work and analyse our recent defeat in Municipal Corporation of Delhi [MCD] elections.
Any regrets about joining politics?
Sometimes I feel my hands are tied and I cannot fulfill the demands of the residents of my constituency. Lack of infrastructure and funds are the reason I feel helpless.
What are your hobbies?
I like sports and gardening. I used to play cricket with a lot of passion when I was young.
Would you like to give any message to aspiring politicians?
I would definitely like to advice the young politicians that they should join politics only if they think development their aim.
One of the youngest MLAs in Delhi Assembly and an advocate by profession, Basoya desires to bring a change in his constituency (Kasturba Nagar) by raising the development work up a notch. He started his career as president in Dayal Singh College (DU) and became municipal councillor from Sewa Nagar in 2002. His hard work and dedication to serve people was noticed by Indian National Congress party and he was entrusted with Kasturba Nagar constituency. In an interview with Dipanshu Roy, the 35-year-old says being a politician is a thankless job. Excerpts:
What is your schedule for the day?
I reach my office at around 9 am to attend people of my constituency and sort out their problems. After that I go to site to review several projects pending for my area and meet the government officers if required.
Tell us something about your constituency?
Sewage problem is the biggest problem in my constituency. As it has a lot of markets, car and bike parking is another problem which residents of the constituency face.
What are the mentionable works you have done for your constituency?
I solved to quite an extent the sewage problem, and Amar Colony and Dayanand Colony residents are happy with my work. Almost Rs 4-5 crore have been spent on the project where big pipes are laid to boost the sewage line. The earlier sewage system pipes were around 50 years old.
What are your plans for the next assembly elections?
Our party has to do ground level work and analyse our recent defeat in Municipal Corporation of Delhi [MCD] elections.
Any regrets about joining politics?
Sometimes I feel my hands are tied and I cannot fulfill the demands of the residents of my constituency. Lack of infrastructure and funds are the reason I feel helpless.
What are your hobbies?
I like sports and gardening. I used to play cricket with a lot of passion when I was young.
Would you like to give any message to aspiring politicians?
I would definitely like to advice the young politicians that they should join politics only if they think development their aim.
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