Looking back into the past year, we saw a number of instances that would have ignited the 'Indian' in you .
From good ones like India being tagged as largest Global Market ,the launch of Chandrayaan,or shooter Abhinav Bindra winning a gold medal in Beijing Olympics to bad ones like the Kandhamal violence, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks or the cash for vote scam, India witnessed a lot.
Now is the time to act, with the central elections coming up pretty soon and all the political parties trying their best to please us, it is us, the voters who have to decide the fate of these political jargons.
As Mahatma Gandhi rightly said "A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history", it is our time, so read on to know how we can make full use of this resourceful "RIGHT TO VOTE". Ensure your suffrage.
Steps
- 1. Remember it is a secret ballot so don't discuss your vote with others, especially your neighbours. Its a time waste and may lead to unnecessary debate. Make up your mind and remember the associated symbol of the candidate.
2. Register. Check if you are having your name in the voter's list If you don't have a voters card make sure that your name is in the voters list. You should do this at least a week before elections.
3. Usually, people from the election commission will come to your house for verification. But if they don't turn up do make sure that you register yourself voluntarily. Click here for details
4. Sign in. Once you reach the voting center, go to any of the desks set up by various political parties and ask them if your name is there. This is to double check that you are a registered voter.
5. Go inside and stand in the queue, when your turn comes state your and your father's name. That's all they will ask. They will mark you with an indelible ink on your nail. It is a security measure to ensure that each individual votes only once.
6. Look for the machine. Once inside the room, you will find a machine in the corner with an enclosure around.
7. Press the symbol of the candidate.
8. Stay there for a few seconds to make sure everything is fine and the machine is not beeping. This can happen due to an error.
9. Come home and relax. You have done your part.Now hope for the best..
Tips
- If you find that someone else has already voted on your name then make a formal complaint to the election commission officer. This is a serious offense and must be reported.
Going to one of the parties' counters doesn't mean that you have an obligation to vote for them. Take your time at the voting center and do a last minute evaluation by going over to various party posts and reading about the candidates.
Warnings
- The queue may be long and boring : you might want to carry your iPod and sunglasses.
Carry a bottle of juice or water during summer.This will cool off your head from conflicts !!!
Here is an interesting site i 'surfed by' which promotes Online Voting Registration, Voter List Search, Election Information and Assembly Constituency Search Portal.....Its worth clicking it here
