Leaders use FB, SMS but have no time to tweet

The Lok Sabha aspirants in Uttarakhand are finally reaching out to voters through the virtual world. From rallies to public appearances, the candidates are posting every public activity on social networking website Facebook, which is a hit among them. However, they remain elusive from Twitter.
Certain candidates are not only using the traditional method of sending text messages, but also internet-based messaging service WhatsApp to seek the support of voters. The strong IT cells in the BJP and the Congress too are making optimum use of various applications offered by smartphones.

Surprisingly, Bahuguna is once again missing from Twitter too, along with Baba and Ajay Tamta.

Kunwar Japinder Singh, the Tehri LS candidate from Rashtriya Lok Dal, is seeking support through text messages. Raising the issue of caste certificate and domicile, Singh is sending text messages in Hindi so that even a common man can understand.

In addition, IT cells of both the Congress and the BJP are extremely strong. Working on various applications offered by smartphones, the parties are not leaving any stone unturned to connect with voters.

“The IT cells are made to strengthen public connect. Through SMS, WhatsApp and other applications, we are seeking support of voters. Our Facebook official page has helped us connect with more than 4,000 users,” Prakash Suman Dhyani, the state spokesperson BJP shared.

Similarly, Congress too has worked extremely hard on its IT cell. “Through social media, we publicise policies and agendas of the Congress party. It’s not only done in Uttarakhand, but also across the country. We also send messages on Whatsapp and WeChat,” Congress spokesperson Surender Kumar said.