It’s a choice, but a challenge to cast a vote for the right candidate in political elections
Choosing the right candidate for the constituency we reside in has been a challenge during national/political elections, barring the voter's rapport towards any leader or party, I presume. At the outset, the right to vote, being the fundamental right of our constitution, has a great impact on the development of a country. With this right to vote we as citizens, can challenge the status quo of the government/parties/leaders and bring in a transformation in the political system. In our country with a vast population, diversified culture, language, etc., the citizens need to know which type of election he/she cast a vote for. We have general/Lok Sabha elections, assembly elections for states, corporation elections, and so on.With the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in our country, the electoral public may look for some parameters to elect the right candidate.
The contestants/leaders
Before going in to vote, it is important to know the candidate who has been contesting, to which party she/he belongs, previous achievements if already elected as a member, future vision, manifesto, authenticity (inoffensive), etc. The activities of the candidate must be transparent, accessible, and accountable. The educational background may be an added advantage in political science, administrative service, or any kind of social activity with the public will be appropriate.
Political Parties
The fact that the party to which the contestant belongs plays a vital role in the nation's governance. Since India follows a democracy the party, which holds the decisive majority can alone pass any new legislation vested with the powers of decision-making in key areas. Thus, the stakeholders in power at the Parliament can attribute the growth of the economy if they are genuine in traits. The choice of a political party with a good agenda and working on developmental principles is crucial, which in turn safeguards the nation, state, or territory.
If she/he is an independent candidate, evaluation of his social impact on the people of the constituency is a decisive factor. In the present political scenario, independent candidates attach to the winning parties once they win the elections in rare cases. With the inclusion of the choice of the NOTA (None Of The Above), the electors may showcase their dissatisfaction with the incumbent leaders or parties or their policies, while casting their votes without fail.
Let our vote not be influenced, be it's a choice of ours to make our constitution look better. Let us all together take up this challenge of deciding the right candidate to vote for and resolve the issues with the current democratic system. Let us make politics the priority, especially the educated youth who can make an impact on our nation's political scenario
Let me make an end note with the words of the former American President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, nicknamed FDR by his initials, "Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."
This is an entry for the Essay Writing Contest-It's a choice