There’s a good reason your voting rights are private. It should remain so. But in this maha election season, one can’t but write about elections in India. In all the years I have voted, I can’t remember one time when there was as much drama, Movies made, interviews were given and unproven accusations thrown left right and everywhere.
The Election this year has loads of rhetorics and even more suspense. Who is paying taxes and where?
Who took money from whom?
Who made China ban a known terrorist?
Who is a Britsh citizen (Alia Bhatt and her mom ) and who is an Indian citizen seems all in the potpourri of election entertainment.
International and national stars and starlettes providing the much-needed glamour this election season.
The country has voted and the Indian rich or poor, in big cities or small towns, young or old have given their verdict. This year I am breaking my rule about no politics on the Blog.
After all, Bengalis love chai, adda, and politics and I can’t but help write about it. I am really happy, that this year a record number of women MPs will enter parliament. Without representation, there’s little scope for equal rights.
I voted and spent the weekend glued to the exit poll predictions. Time spent with zero work done! But I understood why televisions obsessively followed the Prime minister to Kedarnath.
What I learned from the Great Indian Election Frenzy
Social media especially Twitter is a favorite amongst many politicians. Their rants and rudeness, give a good idea about their thought process.
The entire world is watching you every second of your day if you are online. Its a great thing and the stuff horror films are made of.
You need courage, even to tweet, in some parts of the country.
The social media fake news attack can be dangerous for law and order. So everyone needs to be responsible.
Whatsapp groups do their own campaigning in the privacy of their groups.
Strong opposition and dissent, are important in a democracy. Poor opposition is no fun!
Politeness and good behavior are important from the top down, at all levels.
Violence in any form should be strongly dealt with.
The only language people will respond to, in the new India is that of development and going forward together!
The Indian election commission should take a bow!
There is no need to look at history, with rose-tinted glasses. Then we risk repeating our mistakes. Partition happened and it broke everyone’s heart. Anyone who wants to divide India is only looking after their own interest. A house divided is weak.
What bloggers can learn from the Indian Election Result.
- Focus on your own message and not on oppositions.
- Stay true to your own brand message.
- Don’t try to please everyone. You can’t.
- Use social media like a ninja. Twitter works!
- Be responsible while making your promises and rhetorics.
- Always dream big and stay humble.
- Read a lot.
- Keep your ears close to the ground. Keep a watch on trends.
- Remember your roots. Write what you know.
- When you are creating content you are helping someone, somewhere in this world. It’s after all about a service. Keep serving and never stop writing.
- Remember the people you step on while climbing up. Rest assured they will remember on your way down.
- Keep your friends close and always thank your enemies when you win. Everyone helped make you a winner!
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What I want from the leaders
Democracy is precious. We the people need to have our rights. We also need to remember our duties.
In Indian elections, all parties have a shipload of money. It’s a mega-budget festival. Can we make it online for those who can do so and skip the expenses to some extent?
Can we demand each of the candidates to email their work done for the constituency, with the proof before they ask for votes?
Can we ask the new entrants, to give us a glimpse into their work for social, community causes and charity if any?
Can we know on what basis, each deserves the tickets they get? Can there be a fair chance of receiving a ticket to be an MP for all deserving citizen?
Can we ask for a competitive exam, to check whether they are eligible?
Can we please have accountability in all sectors?
Will, someone talk about India’s uncontrolled population and why that will collapse all economic measures if not addressed?
A small blog and an even smaller ability to make a difference. But I can try. So can you. Why not tell your leaders what you want from them? They just might listen!
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Awesome post, loved it, agree with your points and some of these i have also noticed and learnt.
“you need courage even to tweet in some parts of the country”…so true it is.
Thanks Jyotirmoy.
That’s a great idea Amrita – for all bloggers to write an “Open letter” to their MP or PM on what they expect from them…..perhaps I might take you up on that
Hi Sunita, glad you enjoyed this.Would love to read your thoughts on this.