EDITOR’S DESK
VOL.2 ISSUE: 3, APRIL 2014
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Editor PAYAM SUDHAKARAN Executive Editor SANDEEP BOHARA
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he country is witnessing the biggest political extravaganza. Yes, general elections are on and the entire nation is in the process of exercising the universal adult franchise. While polls have been conducted in some states, the majority of states are eagerly awaiting the big day. More than 81 crores of people are voting to decide who will rule the country. Around 930,000 polling stations are being set up across the country and candidates of varied hues and colours are out in the streets, in hamlets, boondocks and backwoods to woo the poor voter by promising freebies and offering money and liquor.
Votes are being sought in the name of religion, caste, region, and of course development. Hate speeches, mud-slinging, physical violence, unholy alliances, bribes and backstabbing are in full swing. Pre-poll surveys and other studies predict victory of one party or the other. And blame games are the order of the day.
The poor voter is at sixes and sevens. When he sees the sudden outpour of love, he is puzzled. One thing is for sure, despite all these hullabaloo and false promises, average Indian voter’s mindset is unpredictable. Many a times in the past, people have rejected popular parties and voted unexpected parties to power, the most recent example being Delhi Assembly elections.
Every voter should realize that his or her vote is the deciding factor of the country’s future growth. Unless we are judicious, the wrong leader or the wrong party may get the reins of power, casting the doom of the country and its people.
Be wise while pressing the EVM button, and that is all we have to say!
Editor : Payam Sudhakaran
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