Vote Someone or Something Down

Though in many countries democratic politics was started very early However, universal adult franchise -the principle of one person on vote was not fully realized. Even in America and Britain

In India, we have been blessed that post-independence democratic system was adopted and we all were given equal opportunity to vote with equal value.

A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

Stop “vote early and vote often” practices

We should take an oath that:

we exercise our precious right mandated by the Constitution of India, of casting my vote, under every possible circumstance and whenever I get the opportunity. Election of our representative by voting is not only our right but also our duty towards the country.

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General Election 2014 is nearing. Holidays with NO “In Lieu of” are announced in offices……it’s may be a long weekend for many of us (Including Me)

I too could not resist the temptation of enjoying the long weekend with my family and friends.

BUT

Then I checked by my conscience “Am I doing the right thing?” and same goes to we all.

Should we really keep ourselves absent from General Election…”The Biggest Talent Show”(As on TV commercial rightly terms it).?

Well this question can have several answers with their own set of rationalizations.

As a part of our Constitutional Mandate, we have Right to vote.

Which means, no individual, authority, group of people or any institution can stop us to vote.

But it is also our FUNDAMENTAL DUTY to cast our vote. As this comes under Directive principles so it cannot be enforced by court of Law. And therefore technically, one can absent from voting at purely one’s wish with no legal obligation.

But this is not what ought to be exercised. Our Vote is our formal share to the political power.

If we don’t vote, we don’t have share in the power and therefore we are nobody to criticize the system, benefited from the system and Claim to the system

Let me enlighten the importance and validity of voting

The History of Electoral Vote to power is as old as it started in 6th century B.C.E. and here till present day.

The Electoral Voting was not very inclusive and transparent.

The story of modern democracy began at least two centuries ago. The popular uprising of French Revolution of 1789 did not establish a secure and stable democracy in France. Throughout the nineteenth century, democracy in France was overthrown and restored several times. Yet the French Revolution inspired many struggles for democracy all over Europe.

In Britain, the progress towards democracy started much before the French Revolution. But the progress was very slow. Through the eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries, series of political events reduced the power of monarchy and feudal lords. The right to vote was granted to more and more people. Around the same time as the French Revolution, the British colonies in North America declared themselves independent in 1776. In the next few years these colonies came together to form the United States of America.

Though in many countries democratic politics was started very early However, universal adult franchise -the principle of one person on vote was not fully realized

The Right to Vote was not extended to all people in many countries. It was limited to only few influential people or some sect.

Even after much of reform it was not allowed for women to cast their vote in many counties in Europe.

After much of gradual reform, it was extended to all.

A quick glance as when universal adult franchise granted to the country depicted in the table

1893	New Zealand
1917	Russia
1918	Germany
1919	Germany
1928	Britain
1931	Sri Lanka
1934	Turkey
1944	France
1945	Japan
1950	India
1951	Argentina
1952	Greece
1955	Malaysia
1962	Australia
1965	US
1978	SPAIN
1994	South Africa

In India, we have been blessed that post-independence democratic system was adopted and we all were given equal opportunity to vote with equal value.

Voting is our FUNDAMENTAL DUTY. Voting is the foundation stone of democracy. It’s very important to see what kind of election is being held. What kind of people can elect a government?

Today Democracy is the most prominent form of the government.

So a thoughtful voting will lead to a situation where a right party will be voted to power. 

A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

Which  will further fulfill the wishes of the people by making different government policies which in favor of citizen of India and for our country as a whole.

We must not only vote but also create awareness among the people of our surroundings to vote.

We must go and meet with some poor and illiterate people around us and school them about importance of their vote. So that DRINK & VOTE should not happen. 

We must convince to exercise the power based on their own consciences and rational thought as to whom they should   vote to power.

Stop “vote early and vote often” practices.

Let’s not get influenced by any party just on their face value.

We must Pledge to vote.

We should take an oath that:

we exercise our precious right mandated by the Constitution of India, of casting our vote, under every possible circumstance and whenever we get the opportunity. Election of our representative by voting is not only our right but also our duty towards the country.

We  will make all possible efforts to use our vote to elect a public representative who would meet nation's expectations and,

we also take oath that we would also encourage other people to vote with awareness.