Use the biggest weapon in nation building wisely!

Being a quiescent yet enthusiastic observer of the glorious Indian political saga and Indian society, the general elections has got me biting my nails. With the limitations of being an ordinary citizen, I am all set to use my right to vote, the so called biggest weapon in nation building. But as I prepare to stand in the queue, one serious doubt rages my mind; will I be able to find a credible and non-criminal candidate to make him/her my leader?

A survey conducted by National Election Watch, an NGO, which scrutinised the records of legislators of all the states heading for elections shortly found that 25 per cent of them in the outgoing assemblies had criminal cases pending against them. Of the 140 candidates from the Kerala assembly, 69 had pending criminal cases while 18 had very serious charges against them. I gulp in disorientation thinking of casting a null vote under Section 49-O. The general election in the country costs approximately Rs 20,000 crore. Is it worth having a re-election rather than one that is rigged, fake and won through money and muscle by criminal elements? With the current quantum of scams that props up now a days,this figure seems pretty reasonable I guess.

I wish to try and choose a leader who is:
1) Credible
2) Against Corruption
3) Works with an open mind for development

Keeping my fingers crossed! Let us betray the corrupt, defy caste politics and slap the dishonest politicians with our vital vote. Let us support the change and corroborate the power of a responsible citizen. Happy voting!

Author Info: Arun B Nair is the CMD & Chief Mentor of Parivarthan Corporate Training Accadamy. Reach him at [email protected]