Unless you have only just migrated from Pluto, chances are that if you follow news about/on India, the last few months would have ensured that you are fully aware of the General Elections of 2014.
Yes, it is that time when the largest democracy in the world exercises its voting franchise to elect its government.
The way things have panned out, this election has seen it all - vitriolic attacks, partisan politics, comments aimed at polarizing voters (vote banks), et al.
An election is not just about electing a representative to the legislature. It is about selecting the best (or least worst) from the rest.
Who do we want to see as our leader(s)?
What qualities should that person possess?
All these are questions which every sane person should ask, instead of settling on any particular caste factor as one's selection criteria.
Now that we are at the fag end of the election process, let's hope whenever a new government is formed, we have a government that is not only stable, but also efficient.
We have a leader, who is not only capable and deserving, but also strong and dynamic.
It's about time we deserved a government and a leader who can deliver.
Here's hoping these elections get conducted successfully and peacefully, and we get a hung-free parliament with a strong, vibrant democracy in tow.
Jai Ho!
Yes, it is that time when the largest democracy in the world exercises its voting franchise to elect its government.
The way things have panned out, this election has seen it all - vitriolic attacks, partisan politics, comments aimed at polarizing voters (vote banks), et al.
An election is not just about electing a representative to the legislature. It is about selecting the best (or least worst) from the rest.
Who do we want to see as our leader(s)?
What qualities should that person possess?
All these are questions which every sane person should ask, instead of settling on any particular caste factor as one's selection criteria.
Now that we are at the fag end of the election process, let's hope whenever a new government is formed, we have a government that is not only stable, but also efficient.
We have a leader, who is not only capable and deserving, but also strong and dynamic.
It's about time we deserved a government and a leader who can deliver.
Here's hoping these elections get conducted successfully and peacefully, and we get a hung-free parliament with a strong, vibrant democracy in tow.
Jai Ho!
