Meanwhile, youngsters from the northeast said the region continues to remain neglected and out of touch with the rest of the country.
"The cases of discrimination are happening because people from the northeast are seen as outsiders and that, in turn, is due to the lack of connectivity with other parts of India," said Sunanda Gurung, a student from Assam who is all set to head to Delhi for her graduation.
"The new government should work on educating people from other parts of the country about the northeast, while promoting healthy interaction between them," Gurung told IANS.
Though Naina Razdan, a 26-year-old resident of Aligarh who too would be voting for the first time, warned that if the new government does not ensure clean, effective governance and "strong leadership", it won't remain in power for long.
"People are fed up with the current political system and if the veterans don't fall in line and continue with their shenanigans, there are newer options for the voters," she said.