THE GREAT INDIAN ELECTION.

As much as being in love with Indian politics, there are always a few complaints. With outspoken people taking over the broadcasts and making it a point to win elections even without contesting (or so it seems), it's always a sore sight looking at what the elections have achieved and what is left to achieve.

That's what happened in the US presidential elections. People on television claiming to have a right to speak for all people and dignifying themselves with a sense of public representation at the end, making a fool of themselves. With the average American clear in his head of what he believes would be best for him, we can't help but wonder how would have India fared under those circumstances?

India being a country of enthusiastic and views entitled youth, which makes just a small part of the voting population has still a lot to get right. The middle class gets close to no response in campaigns and even after more than 72 years of Independence and all being democratic governments, the people have no shame witnessing election campaigns all shouting ‘poor’! Because this ‘poor’ is of a big chunk of votes and is maybe the most gullible of all. Social security, way of life, foreign policies, educational reforms being a million years ahead in the future, India gears up for the 2019 general elections.

The world has come a long way from being a blank blackboard with chalks lying at it's bottom for someone to pick up a few and start claiming their views to be facts which are accepted because there are no other blackboards in sight (Not a great analogy?). Presently, people have started making their own opinions and with adequate amount of sense to be open to views too. They have access to information and entitled to hold their views to themselves and not caring about the trend however, within a boundary of logic and sense. While there's literally no compulsion in choosing a particular set of wants, the Indian voter has got his expectations lower than ever. With people not caring about who forms the government to making a mockery of all politicians alike are some of the most witnessed sights in the country. There's a contrast to be drawn. While politics in India has always maintained a grace, presenting the country with some of the most excellent statesmen from time to time, it's the voter who has always been quite fickle with his mind. Giving in to sensationalism and intimidation, it's the average voter that takes himself for granted more than anyone else.

                            

                       

Though India has been taking baby steps towards breaking this particular tradition, there's​ still a lot that can be achieved. It's high time we show progress in campaigns and question about policies that affect all groups of people in the country. That will bring a true sense of entitlement and a cause to celebrate elections. When the largest democracy will beam with opportunities and satisfaction, will then the world see what an independent India has actually become.