How to make people vote???Maharashtra has the answer.

 

This article is influenced by the following piece of news, I read in TOI(Bangalore) edition. Click here to read the article. The Election Commission had recommended a total shutdown of Maharashtra on Oct.13(day of polling), so that people wouldn't have anything better to do and would come and vote. Maharashtra Govt. acted on this idea and has implemented a total shutdown on Oct. 13. All shops, malls, multiplexes, offices, commercial establishments, residential hotels, restaurants, theatres and industrial establishments will be closed on the day and only essential services will be available for use.

I found this whole exercise a very good one, though it may not lead public thronging to the booths, it may influence a sizeable amount of voters to come and vote, since they wouldn't have anything better to do. This will help all the owners of the commercial establishments to easily access their right to vote. Of course, a day of closure may lead to huge losses, but our country has come to a state, where people have to be coerced to cast a vote, even though it being one of their rights. If this idea can change Maharashtra’s poor performance in polls(voting percentage), we would have a Govt. which will be elected by nearly 70-75% of the people. Even though the Govt. may contain the same useless ministers, it would mean that 70-75% people consider them less useless then the others. This is better than 40-45% of the total population, considering a selected few(politicians) as useful.

The Election Commission must come up with such new ideas, for better polls in India. This method may or may not improve the political situation of the country, but will surely make a larger percentage responsible for it.

What are your views on this? Please Comment.

Note: 1. People of Maharashtra, please GO AND VOTE.

         2. Blog post written by Windows Live Writer. Its starting to look better and better(though with some minor issues).   

TN Seetharam is back with ಮುಕ್ತ ಮುಕ್ತ .

After four months of ಅತೀ ಶೀಘ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ Mutha... Muktha was finally aired on ETV Kannada at 9:30PM on Monday, 16Th June 18, 2008. For those whom the first sentence doesn’t make sense let me elaborate it. Muktha.. Muktha is a sequel to the television serial Muktha which ended on 15th November 2006.
The serials are directed by TN Seetharam(TNS). One of the few daily sops director whose gains immense respect from his TV audience. His other super hit serials were Mayamruga, Manvanthara and recently Muktha. He is also famous for his court scenes. More information about him can be gained here.
Muktha.. Muktha’s title video and song were refreshing. The title video was really a good one. One thing missing in the title song is C. Ashwath’s voice, but he still retains his position as the composer. As always Ashwath doesn’t disappoint you. The music is good.
Then TN Seetharam had a few words to share. He also agreed about his films failure (Meera Madhava Raghava).
After three days of watching the serial I would like to preview the serial even though TNS is man of surprises. The serial will be mainly focusing on problems like SEZ’s, field test conducted by doctors apart from usual problems like politics, poverty, irresponsibility. As usual problems faced by women will be highlighted. TNS seems to be adding a bit of comedy to his serials this way around. For the first time he has appeared in the first scene of his serials. The number of hidden messages have increased.
I hope he gives us one of his masterpieces again, as he has done always. Hope to see a lot of court scenes.
All the Best to Muktha.. Muktha.
Show timings: Mon-Fri 9.30PM, on ETV Kannada.
Comments are Welcomed.