Wake up and VOTE!!

In 2004, only 33% people in Rajkot had voted. The government and the election commission spends more than Rs.1,000 crores in the elections, so that we people, can exercise out vote freely and get a good government.

"Don't forget this burden will fall on you also, even if you do not vote," We, the people of Gujarat, belong to one of the richest state of the country, having one of the best Chief Minister and the Governance. Then why is it that we refrain from casting our vote, and not being a part of the politics?

Truth is always bitter and the truth is when it comes to voting, we get entangled in petty things overruling competency. We are the best whiners in the world. We keep cursing our politicians for all the problems we face. We have conditioned ourselves to do so and have become used to blame the system or the politicians for every problem India is facing. Are we honest enough to blame our politicians? What is our contribution to bring in the change we needed?

It is quite natural that we are never blessed with the best of the choices. That’s the way of life. Among the choices, however, it is our duty to pick up the best of the lot. Either we should locate the right choice we needed or become one. Same theory can be applied in voting. As an eligible intelligent responsible voter, you should know your candidates before you vote.
1. Education - What is their qualification?
2. Personal Assets - What is their current asset value?
3. Criminal Background - Do they have criminal records against them?
Equipped with this information you can make an informed choice and vote for a better candidate and contribute towards good governance. The results will not be immediate but we should start cleansing now to achieve it at the highest level.


What is that you can do to bring in a change? Before we criticize politicians or the system, let’s do your duties. Go to the polling booth on the polling day as early as possible and exercise your duty. Encourage ATLEAST FIFTY(50) people, including your family, neighborhood and friends to do the same. Try to educate the illiterate around you that the Rs 500 or Rs 1000 he was paid by the candidates on Election Day may give him a temporary relief but would keep him there for ever. Educate him to vote for a bright future. Ask him to vote for a change his life style or their children’s social status. All I can say to you people is:

¨ Don’t fail to vote
¨ Cast your vote with care.
¨ Keep aside personal interests, caste, creed, region, religion when you vote
¨ Discourage regional parties and independent candidates
- Vote, and if you cannot vote (age limit, no election card etc.), then make sure that you make ATLEAST FIFTY (50) other people vote…


Don't sit at home making cynical comments. Go out and vote; be a part of the change-effect. Don't allow criminals and the corrupt get elected.