When the biggest direct democracy of the world undergoes it’s election exercise, the whole world watches in awe, hoping that it’s ever so proactive citizens will wake up to the challenge and choose an able representative for this booming economy and a vibrant young crowd. But despite the big advertising campaigns the film stars and cricketers. The ‘pappu’ taunts and the ‘Dot is Hot’ crusades turned out to be nothing but a gimmick as the financial capital of India which had suffered the biggest terror attack in the country last year just managed a meager 43.5%, not only that, Delhi which also suffered a series of bomb blasts in 2008 was confused weather to press the button or not, the outcome was 50% votes. All this combined with the fact that the 15th assembly elections come at probably the most crucial time, globally. The recession, rising communal terrorism and a global interest loss in the two Asian giants are just the face of the problematic serpent…
On the contrary (and to my surprise) the youth has reacted in a very abash manner, this was a point where we, as youngsters could have proven a point, by going forward in full flow and stemming the roots of violence and injustice. We could have stopped the illicit ‘Behenji’ from spreading the roots of caste based politics; we could have stopped the incognito communal ‘Ram sene’ and ‘Shiv Sena’ from ruining the basics of a violence gratis communal and free for all society. We could have made the retirement of the so called ‘old horses’ of the IPL (Indian Political League) possible. But no, we chose to enjoy a long weekend…
The role of youth in this situation should have been as clear as water but why would they pay heed to the ailing nation?
I reacted quite strongly against a divulging status message on the social networking site ‘Facebook’ by an ex colleague from my institution. The message said something about abolishing democracy as the ‘Netas’ do not know how to use power and the people do not know how to vote. This lead to a livid discussion amongst us, the excerpts of which are given below:-
Ayush Dixit at 5:16pm May 8
What this country needs are more unemployed politicians...
But what has come over you Nirala?
Vaibhav Narula at 5:33pm May 8
Dumb democrat system!! No one has any idea about the political imbalances of our so called democratic imbalances still people are voting
Vaibhav Narula at 5:39pm May 8
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Vaibhav Narula at 5:40pm May 8
@Ayush previous message
Ayush Dixit at 5:40pm May 8
What do u want? An autocracy? So that the rich rule and suck the blood of poor? Open ur eyes and see the state of Nepal, and if u think we should adopt a Presidential Democracy, not happening... what we need to do is to STOP blaming the system and get into politics.. We Change India Changes...
Vaibhav Narula at 5:47pm May 8
@ayush i want a proper legible political system with educated politicians n responsible voters ....u voted let me guess not!! n wt bout china....
Ayush Dixit at 6:04pm May 8
And you think that will happen overnight? No country can educate its population overnight specially if it was a slave for 150 years. Your insinuations are amusing, yes i voted, I had to go back to Bhopal for a day taking a holiday from my office. And as for China, Vaibhav, you are talking about a communist country which is still struggling to undertake democracy over economy.. In other words, its just a ruthless animal with a lust for blood... I don't think that would be your dream for India. Right?
Vaibhav Narula at 6:25pm May 8
Right.....but one must understand the narrow line which sevaralises democracy republic practiced n democracy ideology we studied in our civics book .........i have firm believe in true democracy ideology!
Vaibhav Narula at 6:27pm May 8
@Ayush ...you voted :)
Ayush Dixit at 6:36pm May 8
You fail to comprehend my point Vaibhav, the whole country is trying to get rid of the pseudo-democracy tag that posses but in vain, the 50% turnout here in Jaipur proves it. As for the compliance of the Civics in our books, one must strive as the system needs leaders, you and me... Only then true democracy can be obtained. Unlike what you put forward in your previous status messages that we should outrightly abolish democracy. Eye for an eye jus makes the world blind.
Ayush Dixit at 6:38pm May 8
Yes buddy... I voted and I always will. Till the time I am alive. No matter where I reside on the face of this Planet. I will change my Country.
The conversation between me and my colleague is just one example of the many disputes that a young mind faces in these times of irregularities. It is but us who should finally decide. We are hard working people who need success and strive hard for it, if we work as hard as maybe just 10% for the betterment of our country, we can make a difference.
The change beckons you.
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