Sundays are the time when I take a chill pill...
I devour the whole newspaper since doing so is difficult during weekdays.
Today, there is a whole lot of news coverage on the Gen Y and it's "supposed" political awakening.
So many of us have gone ahead, taken pains to find out about our local area candidates, their performances, participation in Parliamentary Proceedings, criminal records, etc.
This is a fabulous development. No country can achieve and sustain democracy without such a participation from the youth.
However, voting in the Lok Sabha elections, on the basis of your local candidate is not what I support/believe in.
Your local candidate has the power to build a temple/mosque in your area, build a gym, keep the street clean, ensure continuous water supply and the likes.
However, does he have any say in the following -
- Reservation in Educational Institutions (A resort to Divisive Politics)
- Income Tax Slabs
- Financial/Monetary Policy
- International Relations (The most important being with China & Pakistan)
- Infrastructure Development
- Fair and quick Judicial proceedings
- Zero Tolerance to Terrorism
- AND A LOT MORE......
I hope, it is amply clear to us - our local area candidates should not dictate who comes to power at the Centre.
Your area candidate can be brought to power during Municipality/Vidhan Sabha elections.
For Lok Sabha, look at the party, it's manifesto, it's past performance and track record, it's commitment to economic and social development.
It's ability to make you feel safe and secure.
This is the best way to make a sane choice.
P.S. Voters' Registration has been extended up to March 30. Do go ahead and get yourself registered !
