Did you know that there is a system in our constitution, as per the 1969 act, in section “49-O” that a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn’t want to vote anyone.
Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called “49-O”.
Why should you go and say “I VOTE NOBODY”… because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received “49-O” votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them.
This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way; of our whole political system. It is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public….
Please spread this news to as many as you know. It seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India.
Show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting.
So don’t miss your chance. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on…
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
15th Lok Sabha Election- The game is about to begin
Finally, the game is about to begin. This is a series that take place once in every four year. Friends, I am not talking about any other cricket test match or one-day series that many of us might be thinking about. Neither it is any of any hockey test match series, this is Lok Sabha Election. A game that will be played on the world’s largest democratic nation. The dates for the Loksabha elections 2009 have been announced. The poll will be taking place in 5 phases.
Round Up of Lok Sabha Polls 2009
Total no of Seats: 543
Total No of Voters: 714 Million
Total No of Polling Stations: 8,28,804
Results Declaration: May 16
Between April 16 and May 13 the world’s most heavily populated democracy will begin the process of electing its next government.So, the days are not far when we all will see and watch big and huge election campaign...celebrities promoting the campaigns and as usual politicians making false promises or commitments. We will have the manifestos of various parties making their appearance soon - and vanishing from memory with equal speed.
We all have been watching these acts after every four years. Sometimes we enjoy it, sometimes we laugh and sometimes we just forget. “Election comes and goes, How does it matters to me....they all are shits”, says Mr.Ajay, senior executive from one of the leading MNCs. “I am 23 years old, want to vote this time but not feel like voting because all politicians are same”says Arun, a final year MBA student from DU. Well, we all can hear these types of comments. But the question that needs to rise is how long we will just keep on saying all these crap statements? We all are part of this world’s largest democracy and need to understand our rights. We all have to play our roles very with full responsibilities, and casting vote is one of the prime responsibilities of every citizen who is above 18 years.
We must not forget that – we have the right to vote and elect right candidate. The revolution has not taken place with one single person. History has always been created when people irrespective of religion and caste comes together for one cause. A cause to bring change. A cause to bring or create new revolution. This election lets be more united and promise ourselves to vote and utilize our prime right. Besides this, I would also like to share some of the top anxieties of Middle India that today’s politician need to understand so that they can develop confidence among people.
Here are my thoughts:
•An assurance that liberalisation will continue, because that is what creates more jobs and opportunities. Over the past few years, liberalisation has come to a halt.
•An assurance that people will have more control of their own lives, without the spectre of a government bearing down on them. This means decisions made on merit, and elimination of unnecessary rules and regulations which hobble us and our enterprise.
•One thing that can make us more competitive in the global economy, it is education. India needs the education sector to be opened up.
•In last past few years, the feeling of security has slowly ebbed away with multiple acts of terrorism coming to our doorstep. As I have mentioned in my previous blogs, today India needs to feel safe again.
What are your thoughts?
Round Up of Lok Sabha Polls 2009
Total no of Seats: 543
Total No of Voters: 714 Million
Total No of Polling Stations: 8,28,804
Results Declaration: May 16
Between April 16 and May 13 the world’s most heavily populated democracy will begin the process of electing its next government.So, the days are not far when we all will see and watch big and huge election campaign...celebrities promoting the campaigns and as usual politicians making false promises or commitments. We will have the manifestos of various parties making their appearance soon - and vanishing from memory with equal speed.
We all have been watching these acts after every four years. Sometimes we enjoy it, sometimes we laugh and sometimes we just forget. “Election comes and goes, How does it matters to me....they all are shits”, says Mr.Ajay, senior executive from one of the leading MNCs. “I am 23 years old, want to vote this time but not feel like voting because all politicians are same”says Arun, a final year MBA student from DU. Well, we all can hear these types of comments. But the question that needs to rise is how long we will just keep on saying all these crap statements? We all are part of this world’s largest democracy and need to understand our rights. We all have to play our roles very with full responsibilities, and casting vote is one of the prime responsibilities of every citizen who is above 18 years.
We must not forget that – we have the right to vote and elect right candidate. The revolution has not taken place with one single person. History has always been created when people irrespective of religion and caste comes together for one cause. A cause to bring change. A cause to bring or create new revolution. This election lets be more united and promise ourselves to vote and utilize our prime right. Besides this, I would also like to share some of the top anxieties of Middle India that today’s politician need to understand so that they can develop confidence among people.
Here are my thoughts:
•An assurance that liberalisation will continue, because that is what creates more jobs and opportunities. Over the past few years, liberalisation has come to a halt.
•An assurance that people will have more control of their own lives, without the spectre of a government bearing down on them. This means decisions made on merit, and elimination of unnecessary rules and regulations which hobble us and our enterprise.
•One thing that can make us more competitive in the global economy, it is education. India needs the education sector to be opened up.
•In last past few years, the feeling of security has slowly ebbed away with multiple acts of terrorism coming to our doorstep. As I have mentioned in my previous blogs, today India needs to feel safe again.
What are your thoughts?
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