I was desirous of penning down few points which might help us in choosing a right candidate for our constituency and just not that it might as well be helpful in enriching the righteous political party with number of seats. Hence, I do it now; but, yes I know I am late still it’s never too late.
I cite this with the trend in AP politics as I am from Andhra Pradesh. But, this will be quite similar in many other states too. In AP we have different and many political parties in the foray now, added to the existing strong parties. And everyone seems to make an impact during election 09. Thus, for our better future and better living we need to be extra careful in voting. The political parties constantly keep on strategizing and evolving based on different happenings in and around our Nation, so that they can get into the nerve of public and influence them towards their party. I feel the educated and thinking class of India needs to have their own strategy if not at the levels of the parties’ at least should have a plan before they enter the polling booth.
AP for years have a strong foot hold of Congress and TDP, both the parties have equal cadre and strength in almost every part of the state and power shifted gear’s only between these two till now. But this time around we have new entrants which seem to pose a good challenge to these two parties yet still it’s being predicted that the power will remain between these two only. But, the post poll alliances can turn the tables around even beyond any ones expectation. Few of the analysts expect to have a hung assembly for first time ever in AP, if that happens any one could jump into the steering wheel.
We have the likes of PRP, Loksatta and few others in the battle this time. Though Loksatta and others are believed not to make much of an impact but, I honestly hope it thus play an important role in the post poll scenario. It is already being alleged that the parties have sold their tickets for few crores, PRP topping this list and now the onus lies with us to put the business minded people out from politics. And it is all together a different situation with Loksatta, though even it has been alleged of diluting their tickets with money but it is really hard to believe. Having JP (retired IAS officer) an honest and talented person as its founder and steer runner it becomes imperative to believe that his party might have not done such a heinous act.
But, even Loksatta has its own limitations, like it has got no other efficient and popular public persona attached with it whom can be believed to deliver when entrusted with the responsibility. So, it is again a responsibility of us to understand this and be clever while voting. I had to discuss this as there is a popular belief among the educated class that their job ends by just voting for Loksatta but their job is much more than that. To know what it is keep reading the points!!!!
- Analyze the Prominent Parties:
Analyze each of the parties in the battle on their track record, what are they promising now is it relevant or just a political gimmick? Who are its strong men? Thus it has enough intellectuals to rule the State or Nation? What does the party visualize or rather it has any aim for the state? Or it just relies on the populist offerings? Does it encourage dynasty rule? More importantly its candidates, whether they have any proven record or are they active in the public welfare activities or at least who can be believed to be an honest individual?
If these questions have a clear answer and made you think about any party which stands for all these then you have nothing else to think about. But in today’s scenario it’s rare to find all these in a single party.
- Analyze the Situation:
Analyze the situation that is presently in your state, like you might believe that a party is really honest in its will, but it might not really stand a chance of winning may be because of not well know candidates like the case with Loksatta. Here, you need to be even more clever as you, the educated class and few others might cast their vote to it but that’s never will be enough for them to flung into power they also need a strong backing from the other sections of the society too which might well not happen.
More importantly if this honest party has not fielded a strong or efficient candidate who is not well known in your constituency then here you have to think about the next best political party which might not be as good as the former but a lot better than the rest. Though you may not like to cast your vote to your second choice but you have to, to keep the rest worst parties out from your constituency and largely from the state.
This way the parties will be forced, at least in future elections to field better and right candidates. Even the party which you believe to be honest will learn a lesson and will urge for better known candidates coupled with honest intentions and icing on the cake if he/she has a track record of public service.
- Analyze the Candidate:
This the foremost and the most important point, but largely no one really think about the candidate in their constituency before voting. It is always the parties that rule their mind and not the candidate of the constituency. I believe if every voter think twice and analyze their constituency candidate well then it will not take long in improving the standards of India Politics. If only all the voters cast their vote based on the person and not the party, in no time the present situation will turn upside down and the parties will be vying for the righteous candidates and might even start offering them with perks. I sincerely hope this happens and for this to happen the change has to begin from us and we need to mark this change.
FORGET ABOUT THE PARTY IN DECIDING YOUR VOTE. VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE AND NOT FOR THE PARTY!!!!
And not to forget analyze very well about the probable candidates of your constituency before your decision. Your decision is important in marking this change!!!!
I cite this with the trend in AP politics as I am from Andhra Pradesh. But, this will be quite similar in many other states too. In AP we have different and many political parties in the foray now, added to the existing strong parties. And everyone seems to make an impact during election 09. Thus, for our better future and better living we need to be extra careful in voting. The political parties constantly keep on strategizing and evolving based on different happenings in and around our Nation, so that they can get into the nerve of public and influence them towards their party. I feel the educated and thinking class of India needs to have their own strategy if not at the levels of the parties’ at least should have a plan before they enter the polling booth.
AP for years have a strong foot hold of Congress and TDP, both the parties have equal cadre and strength in almost every part of the state and power shifted gear’s only between these two till now. But this time around we have new entrants which seem to pose a good challenge to these two parties yet still it’s being predicted that the power will remain between these two only. But, the post poll alliances can turn the tables around even beyond any ones expectation. Few of the analysts expect to have a hung assembly for first time ever in AP, if that happens any one could jump into the steering wheel.
We have the likes of PRP, Loksatta and few others in the battle this time. Though Loksatta and others are believed not to make much of an impact but, I honestly hope it thus play an important role in the post poll scenario. It is already being alleged that the parties have sold their tickets for few crores, PRP topping this list and now the onus lies with us to put the business minded people out from politics. And it is all together a different situation with Loksatta, though even it has been alleged of diluting their tickets with money but it is really hard to believe. Having JP (retired IAS officer) an honest and talented person as its founder and steer runner it becomes imperative to believe that his party might have not done such a heinous act.
But, even Loksatta has its own limitations, like it has got no other efficient and popular public persona attached with it whom can be believed to deliver when entrusted with the responsibility. So, it is again a responsibility of us to understand this and be clever while voting. I had to discuss this as there is a popular belief among the educated class that their job ends by just voting for Loksatta but their job is much more than that. To know what it is keep reading the points!!!!
- Analyze the Prominent Parties:
Analyze each of the parties in the battle on their track record, what are they promising now is it relevant or just a political gimmick? Who are its strong men? Thus it has enough intellectuals to rule the State or Nation? What does the party visualize or rather it has any aim for the state? Or it just relies on the populist offerings? Does it encourage dynasty rule? More importantly its candidates, whether they have any proven record or are they active in the public welfare activities or at least who can be believed to be an honest individual?
If these questions have a clear answer and made you think about any party which stands for all these then you have nothing else to think about. But in today’s scenario it’s rare to find all these in a single party.
- Analyze the Situation:
Analyze the situation that is presently in your state, like you might believe that a party is really honest in its will, but it might not really stand a chance of winning may be because of not well know candidates like the case with Loksatta. Here, you need to be even more clever as you, the educated class and few others might cast their vote to it but that’s never will be enough for them to flung into power they also need a strong backing from the other sections of the society too which might well not happen.
More importantly if this honest party has not fielded a strong or efficient candidate who is not well known in your constituency then here you have to think about the next best political party which might not be as good as the former but a lot better than the rest. Though you may not like to cast your vote to your second choice but you have to, to keep the rest worst parties out from your constituency and largely from the state.
This way the parties will be forced, at least in future elections to field better and right candidates. Even the party which you believe to be honest will learn a lesson and will urge for better known candidates coupled with honest intentions and icing on the cake if he/she has a track record of public service.
- Analyze the Candidate:
This the foremost and the most important point, but largely no one really think about the candidate in their constituency before voting. It is always the parties that rule their mind and not the candidate of the constituency. I believe if every voter think twice and analyze their constituency candidate well then it will not take long in improving the standards of India Politics. If only all the voters cast their vote based on the person and not the party, in no time the present situation will turn upside down and the parties will be vying for the righteous candidates and might even start offering them with perks. I sincerely hope this happens and for this to happen the change has to begin from us and we need to mark this change.
FORGET ABOUT THE PARTY IN DECIDING YOUR VOTE. VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE AND NOT FOR THE PARTY!!!!
And not to forget analyze very well about the probable candidates of your constituency before your decision. Your decision is important in marking this change!!!!
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I also had the intention of penning down my analyzes of the parties and the present situation in the State and the Nation and also about my predictions with all the little knowledge that I have gained by watching NEWS, TALK SHOWS etc due to maybe I was interested or maybe I had nothing better to do.
But, now I feel I shouldn’t influence my thinking and my predictions upon even a single person. As I believe it’s not right and not good to influence the minds of the voters by our predictions or surveys which we see happening now and then on TV and paper, it may not influence everyone but it certainly has the power to do that on some. And most of the times it’s the honest parties that get ill effected by these predictions and surveys. Again, on other hand I feel that as an individual and as a citizen I have every right in propagating what I think will be right for the State/Nation or in a way promoting a candidate/party. Once I come out of this debate that’s going on my mind I will come up with my next writing, till then ponder and analyze over the Party, the Situation and most importantly the Candidate!!!
2 comments:
Nice post sir,
I guess loksatta is way better than any other party in AP, but unfor they lack mass support and strong cader
I made a small ppt/video on why u should vote for Loksatta using a fictional character, u can check it from the below links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC7mHsPTtO8
http://www.slideshare.net/indizen
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