<p>An independent candidate from Sirathu -- where deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is contesting -- is emerging as an attention-seeker.</p>.<p>Chhaddu Chamar, carries a small drum, known as 'dugdugi' in local parlance, that has his details, including election symbol painted on it. He moves on a bicycle across the constituency campaigning for himself.</p>.<p>"I start campaigning from the morning on my old bicycle and seek only one vote from each family of Sirathu to ensure the defeat of all rivals. I want one vote from each family -- others can vote for any other candidate" he says.</p>.<p>He explains, "There may be five, seven or 10 members in your family, but I need only one vote from your family. If I get just one vote from each family in Sirathu, I will defeat all my rivals."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read -- <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-polls-hardois-agarwals-work-to-retain-family-seat-1082791.html" target="_blank">Uttar Pradesh Polls: Hardoi's Agarwals work to retain family seat</a></strong></p>.<p>Chhaddu has contested 10 elections till now, right from panchayat level to Lok Sabha, and is now trying his luck in his 11th election.</p>.<p>A resident of Mazra Taiyabpur village, he says, 'I am contesting my 11th election. I won the kshetra panchayat member election in 2001 and have been contesting all polls for the past 20 years. I know I will win one day.'</p>.<p>Chhaddu earns his livelihood by selling utensils on his bicycle, which is now being used for canvassing too.</p>.<p>A total of 18 candidates are in fray from the Sirathu Assembly seat, but Chhaddu is nonetheless confident of his victory this time.</p>.<p>"I wake up early and leave for campaigning with the aim to cover at least 100-150 houses per day. I choose a spot and start beating my 'dugdugi' to attract voters, and then give my speech when a sizeable crowd assembles," he says.</p>.<p>Chhaddu plans to cover all villages and blocks in the constituency by the day of voting.</p>.<p>"The leaders of all big parties only speak lies and read speeches drafted by others. I am the only one who speaks the truth and am sure I will win the hearts of voters," he adds.</p>.<p>Polling in Sirathu will be held on February 27.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>An independent candidate from Sirathu -- where deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is contesting -- is emerging as an attention-seeker.</p>.<p>Chhaddu Chamar, carries a small drum, known as 'dugdugi' in local parlance, that has his details, including election symbol painted on it. He moves on a bicycle across the constituency campaigning for himself.</p>.<p>"I start campaigning from the morning on my old bicycle and seek only one vote from each family of Sirathu to ensure the defeat of all rivals. I want one vote from each family -- others can vote for any other candidate" he says.</p>.<p>He explains, "There may be five, seven or 10 members in your family, but I need only one vote from your family. If I get just one vote from each family in Sirathu, I will defeat all my rivals."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read -- <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-polls-hardois-agarwals-work-to-retain-family-seat-1082791.html" target="_blank">Uttar Pradesh Polls: Hardoi's Agarwals work to retain family seat</a></strong></p>.<p>Chhaddu has contested 10 elections till now, right from panchayat level to Lok Sabha, and is now trying his luck in his 11th election.</p>.<p>A resident of Mazra Taiyabpur village, he says, 'I am contesting my 11th election. I won the kshetra panchayat member election in 2001 and have been contesting all polls for the past 20 years. I know I will win one day.'</p>.<p>Chhaddu earns his livelihood by selling utensils on his bicycle, which is now being used for canvassing too.</p>.<p>A total of 18 candidates are in fray from the Sirathu Assembly seat, but Chhaddu is nonetheless confident of his victory this time.</p>.<p>"I wake up early and leave for campaigning with the aim to cover at least 100-150 houses per day. I choose a spot and start beating my 'dugdugi' to attract voters, and then give my speech when a sizeable crowd assembles," he says.</p>.<p>Chhaddu plans to cover all villages and blocks in the constituency by the day of voting.</p>.<p>"The leaders of all big parties only speak lies and read speeches drafted by others. I am the only one who speaks the truth and am sure I will win the hearts of voters," he adds.</p>.<p>Polling in Sirathu will be held on February 27.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>