Election malpractices are not just done by politicians. Voters resort to various malpractices varying in severity which in any case goes unchecked. No voter indulging in malpractices is booked or brought to trial. So This trend needs to arrested sooner than later.
Bringing erring voters to trial is quite a mammoth task and once elections are over, EC's control ends and its the politician who will again have the say.
However, it is more pragmatic to suggest that voters be educated against indulging in malpractices or bowing to irrational logic of politicians and at the same time educating them about the institution of politics at various levels and how it would directly or indirectly affect them.
I would love if Election commission educates the citizens regarding:
- The misconception of a wasted vote.
- Voting based on objectives and not subjective.
- Role of Candidate vs Party.
- Weighing Constituency vs State vs Nation.
- Looking at more than a few options/candidates.
- That rupee saved is a rupee earned. One does not have to earn the same extra rupee which one eventually loses in form or bribe or prices or taxes or service charges. Vote the correct one into power, everyone including you will be happy or earn.
Election Commission needs to take help of all popular media even if it is expensive. It might just give greater returns for a great investment.
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