<span style="color: #222222;">In Meghalaya, young and first-time voters are very enthusiastic about exercising their right to franchise. The state will go to the polls on 27th February. Out of total eligible electorates of 21.61 lakh, more than 81 thousand are of 18 to 19 years age group.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent covering the elections spoke to some young voters.<br />''<br />''A young voter Gerald MD Lawphniaw from Nongstoin in West Khasi Hill District told AIR News that his preference would be a good and honest candidate.<br />''<br />''Another young voter Dhiraj from West Garo Hills District said he wants to exercise his right to franchise to elect MLA of clean image.<br />''<br />''In the ensuing assembly elections, the issue of unemployment is very dominant. A large number of educated people are jobless in the state.</span><br />