Democracy- is it what it is?
Five years of blamegame politics, no one spares a glance, the days leading to the start of another is when when hand holds bread while the other money. The largest Democracy, which came into power on the 26th of January, 1950 has survived 69 years with a formidable political structure which forms the crux of our country. The Centre, the State, the Local and The Panchayati Raj which uphold the prominent banner for "by the people, of the people and for the people. " Not forgetting the two centuries, our ancestors fought for a country, where we live, breathe and call democratic today.
Democracy? A mere nine letter word which is scribbled enough, heard enough, but not seen enough? Or a system which provides opportunity to our politicians to bribe the underprivileged after every five years? Or a river of false promises which never meets its ends? Or is it a system where the ultimate rulers are its citizens, it's people or rather the voters of this multicultural land we call India!?
Elections arrive like a festival in India, especially serving as a source of temporary bliss to 70% of its population: the Rural. Banners , placards, pamphlets noisy campaigning on streets, a diverse number of symbols printed all around, for its diverse people to choose from. But, is it really a choice? Or just the anticipation of free land , liquor and unearned money? Or is it just a lost mind forced to make a decision concerning millions. It breaks my heart as a young citizen to watch my country engulfed and caught in this maze of dirty politics. To watch the election Commission of India as just a puppet in the hands of power. To watch the model of conduct for election being violated every single day, money is handed in exchange for favour, hunger and thirst is used to manipulate the poor. Development, policies, promises are not enough but the desperation and thirst for power is so huge that it makes the 16 year old me question, "is this the democracy Nehru had envisaged on the eve of Independence? "
When Nehru was once asked, what is the legacy he leaves behind, he had said, "hopefully, four hundred million people capable of governing themselves. " The number has surely grown, but do we serve the duty we have towards our nation? Inspite of a fairly educated urban population, there are barely responsible enough to come out and vote . Every single vote holds the power to bring a change that we envision and crib about after our own ignorance. An ignorance which costs the development and security of a nation four times the population of United States.
Blindness, is not just the loss of vision but also the lose of education and knowledge. There are still minor parts of India, where people lack general political awareness. Housewives and homemakers are so uninformed and oblivious, either guided by the decision of the man in the house or go with the crowd. Certain times, even the ethics and morale are forgotten in this faulty game of power, when the core foundation of our country is played with by including caste and religion.
Hence, I would like to conclude by saying that let's not rotten this progressive tree called democracy by attempting to cut it everytime an unfair and blinded vote is casted because the fall of this tree will shake the roots of this nation. Let's nurture it with wisdom, care and active participation. Every vote marks a growing leaf. Be the change you want to see because Democracy is by the people, of the people and for the people.
Democracy? A mere nine letter word which is scribbled enough, heard enough, but not seen enough? Or a system which provides opportunity to our politicians to bribe the underprivileged after every five years? Or a river of false promises which never meets its ends? Or is it a system where the ultimate rulers are its citizens, it's people or rather the voters of this multicultural land we call India!?
Elections arrive like a festival in India, especially serving as a source of temporary bliss to 70% of its population: the Rural. Banners , placards, pamphlets noisy campaigning on streets, a diverse number of symbols printed all around, for its diverse people to choose from. But, is it really a choice? Or just the anticipation of free land , liquor and unearned money? Or is it just a lost mind forced to make a decision concerning millions. It breaks my heart as a young citizen to watch my country engulfed and caught in this maze of dirty politics. To watch the election Commission of India as just a puppet in the hands of power. To watch the model of conduct for election being violated every single day, money is handed in exchange for favour, hunger and thirst is used to manipulate the poor. Development, policies, promises are not enough but the desperation and thirst for power is so huge that it makes the 16 year old me question, "is this the democracy Nehru had envisaged on the eve of Independence? "
When Nehru was once asked, what is the legacy he leaves behind, he had said, "hopefully, four hundred million people capable of governing themselves. " The number has surely grown, but do we serve the duty we have towards our nation? Inspite of a fairly educated urban population, there are barely responsible enough to come out and vote . Every single vote holds the power to bring a change that we envision and crib about after our own ignorance. An ignorance which costs the development and security of a nation four times the population of United States.
Blindness, is not just the loss of vision but also the lose of education and knowledge. There are still minor parts of India, where people lack general political awareness. Housewives and homemakers are so uninformed and oblivious, either guided by the decision of the man in the house or go with the crowd. Certain times, even the ethics and morale are forgotten in this faulty game of power, when the core foundation of our country is played with by including caste and religion.
Hence, I would like to conclude by saying that let's not rotten this progressive tree called democracy by attempting to cut it everytime an unfair and blinded vote is casted because the fall of this tree will shake the roots of this nation. Let's nurture it with wisdom, care and active participation. Every vote marks a growing leaf. Be the change you want to see because Democracy is by the people, of the people and for the people.
nicely protrayed the current political situation ....
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