Its an amazing feeling to be a part of the minority which is actively involved in making the government. As the ink was driven above the nail of my middle finger to the bottom of it a sense of responsibility ushered in my viens as i was going to play a pivotal albiet a tiny role in creating a successful democracy that India is today. Although majority of Mumbaikars thought otherwise. After all the Hue & Cry they made post 26/11 it was surprising to see that they prefered to chose the extended weekend holiday at Goa rather than exercising their fundamental right. Or was it the scorching heat that they chose to sit in the comforts of their homes enjoying the News showing celebrities flasing their Middle fingers! All the awareness, publicity campaigns, social activism went down the drain when more than 50% of the mumbaikars chose not to Vote. It is rightly said no amount of Marketing can help sell a bad product. Whom to vote? and Why? It doesnt make any difference to me anyways? These questions found no answers. 49-O was a big hit post Mumbai Blasts. You could see lot of youngsters who made huge banners out of it. But they hardly knew how to do it actually? Does Mumbai loses its right to complain? The answer is No. We pay 60% of entire taxes collected by the Government. Not Voting should not be a reason Mumbai cannot complain. As a democracy we have full right to not to Vote too. So Mr.Advani please keep your ideas about compulsory voting with yourself. What is required is we need a fundamental change in chosing the candidates within the party. The youth is not at all interested in supporting someone who has Murder charges against him or who has a fake doctorate. And then when the product will improve it will sell too.
