As India prepares for the general elections amid scorching summer temperatures, experts have raised concerns about the lack of focus on climate change and heatwaves. The tragic incident at a public rally in Navi Mumbai in 2023, where 14 people died due to heatstroke, highlights the potential risks. The Indian Meteorological Department has launched the Panchayat Mausam Seva initiative to provide climate data at the local level. However, political parties and manifestos have largely ignored climate change. The article emphasizes the need for politicians to prioritize climate action and urges voters to consider climate change in their decision-making process.