The electorate in the ongoing state assembly
polls have turned out in large numbers in Goa, Punjab and populous Uttar
Pradesh is also braced up to clock high turnout, but many social
activists feel that the turn out should be more as elections, once in five
years, are major tool to effect changes for good governance.
Giving
fillip to the election commission’s constant endeavour for more mobilisation of
voters, many senior politicians, celebrities, social activists are engaged in
promoting the voting culture.
“We all criticize governance, issues, and
government policies but most of us do not want to get involved in core
politics. Corruption has raised its ugly head and makes fun of us every now and
then. We crib. We want to see our city progress but get hassled at every bump
and pit on the road, at every traffic jam, routine issues and so on.
So what do we do about it? Sit at home on the
government backed election holiday and watch the election statistics on news
channel, thinking - mere ek vote se kya farak padta hai?
Bahut farak padta hai!
We need to change this thinking and we need to
act. Every drop in the ocean counts and every vote in the EVM matters! If only
a few of us nurtured that thinking, we could have let it be. But unfortunately,
this thinking has assumed national proportions and become monstrous. It changes
everything- the way a country votes, the way leaders are selected, the way government
functions and the way issues get resolved.
Think, if as citizens, we do not actively vote
and fulfill this basic constitutional right …..why should the government even
bother to work for us? If only few of us vote, the government may not be selected
according to the majority opinion” say these campaigners in one voice.
Social activist and philanthropist Prem
Narayan Arora who is spearheading the campaign in various parts of the country said
it was time to act.”Each one of us must cast our vote. It is not only our
right, but a responsibility as well. A big number is the sum total of
small numbers and radical changes are inevitable if all of us vote together.
These campaigners say Educate yourself before
voting: Read newspapers, political magazines, performance of various leaders
and parties, party manifesto, etc., so that you are well informed before
deciding whom you are going to vote for.
“ Don’t get influenced : Election time means
lot of discussions and many people try to influence you with their choice of
party or candidate. May be, you also encounter agents who would like to win
your vote with goodies. But be sensible- talk & discuss but don’t get
influenced by anyone.Use your judgement: A wise and responsible voter always
votes judiciously. He watches, hears, analyses and then decides his favourite
candidate”
Their appeal says says no Caste based voting
Please: Progress of your region has nothing to do with the caste or religion of
the elected person, but his ideology and dedication towards work. So think
twice before you let religion/caste based emotions override your logical
sensibilities.
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