We Muslims are never in the electoral rolls. In the last 30 years, it is only twice that we have found our names in them. We are only meant to show strength in numbers when we are hoarded in trucks and sent to rallies for receiving blankets, saris, kichdi or free spectacles. • Noor Jehan, daughter of Sarifun Nissa, 70What can we say to the high and the mighty and one as powerful as the Prime Minister, when this woman who got killed was starving and looking after a handicapped person. You tell me what to say. • Relative of Kalawati. Her husband is physically challenged.This is supposed to be the PM’s constituency. Our village, Panigaon, has been in this municipality for at least a decade. But all sewers and water lines exist only on paper. Does the PM know this? • Ram Lal, son of Avadh Kali. He and all his brothers are labourers. She used to support me by working as a household help. Today, she went to the rally after working in some homes. I don’t know about the country progressing. I only know that I have not got my pension for years and am tired of running to the kachhari. • Ram Neval, husband of Karmata. He is over 70 and can barely walk. Me say something to the PM? Can’t even imagine. All I think about is, ‘How will I look after these kids?’. • Rajaram Nishad, husband of Janak Dulari. They have four children, one who survived the stampede. He is a rickshaw driver We have attended every single BJP rally and this is what I have got to show, our dead mother. • Family of Ranhaiyabai, who supported four children as a labourer. Started with 20 annas; last salary Rs 20.
