Democracy in India is rightly in safe hands now despite malpractices and deficiencies being practised and found at some places with variations here and there. The voters of Tamil Nadu have closely observed the role and performance of different political parties in the last one fortnight and exercised their franchise very cautiously and sincerely. Their verdict is definitely going to teach a lesson to whoever wins or loses in the electoral battle this time. A record turn-out not seen so far in such elections (more than 77% participated in the selection of their representataives) has been reported now. In other words both the electorates and the Election Commission of India have not only scored more than first division but almost touched a figure close to distinction in the test. Results are worth-waitng for a month from now.
It is a victory for both the Indian electorate and the no-nonsense Election Commission which tried to be as practical and effective as possible in the conduct of free and fair elections. It has been a real and tough job for the voters to choose their candidates and elect one party or alliance partners from among the parties offering all sorts of promises and freebies vying with one another. Well, whatever be the outcome it will reaffirm our faith in the success of Indian democracy in the days to come. Kudos to the Election Commission of India.
According to Praveen Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, the big turnout of 78% this time in Assembly elections has been largely due to the inclusion of 11 lakh new voters in electoral roll. Out of this figure nearly 1.47 lakh new voters are from Chennai District alone. Former Chief Electoral Officer, Naresh Gupta expressed a view that the booth slips given by E.C. might have also attracted new voters. Another reason for the high turn out could be the awareness campaign timely orchestrated not only by the State Election Authority, but also by a few District Collectors and the Civil Society members.
According to Praveen Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, the big turnout of 78% this time in Assembly elections has been largely due to the inclusion of 11 lakh new voters in electoral roll. Out of this figure nearly 1.47 lakh new voters are from Chennai District alone. Former Chief Electoral Officer, Naresh Gupta expressed a view that the booth slips given by E.C. might have also attracted new voters. Another reason for the high turn out could be the awareness campaign timely orchestrated not only by the State Election Authority, but also by a few District Collectors and the Civil Society members.
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