Bangalore with the rest of India votes today. Phase 1 has begun in Bangalore and it's not only the rain gods that are merciful. A lot of companies have given their employees the day off to go out and vote. So many campaigns from the media, NGOs, blogs are all galore with messages to the public to go out and vote. The city has seem many stalwarts and celebs all giving out messages promoting the exercise to vote. It's all good.But, the million dollar question. Who do we vote for? It's hard to find a politician with no goon connections or corruption or a criminal background! But the silver lining: Independent candidates stepping in with reliable credentials and promises of no affiliation to any of the political parties. The messages keep coming asking for votes. In Bangalore it's primarily 3 parties in the fray in the form of Congress, Janta Dal(S) and the BJP. One hopes the independents also make their mark.
The turn-out for the elections has been quite good. The voters are in large hordes waiting patiently for their turn to caste their precious vote. Civic problems, unemployment and communal harmony are a few key issues being addressed at least across the city by most of the veterans as well as the politicians from the young brigade. Till noon, no tensions or unrest has been reported and the police is on vigil nevertheless. Let's hope the whole process is peaceful and more importantly results in a change we all so desire.
1 comment:
even i hope that the independents also make a mark. But sadly, independents are not able to pull on thanks to the lack of funds.
There are just 3 parties in banglore...in mumbai there are more than 10 parties in the front run...i wonder who will i vote on 30th april.
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