Matdaan

Matdaan

This is the election time and all, especially the government machinery, are shouting hard that each individual must vote. I have reservations here. Read me.

First, why call it 'MatDAAN'? If it is a DAAN, it is up to me whether I give it or not; it is not obligatory. 'MatKARTAVYA', 'MatKARM' OR 'MatDHARM' would have been more appropriate.

Second, if I was not casting my vote, was it not a vote against the system even when NOTA option was not available? 

Third, even if I vote, my problems are -

1. I don't have means to understand the true colors of the candidates. I won't be surprised if he/she changes to party next day for being in power.

2. The candidate may be acceptable but the party may not appeal me. Or the party may be acceptable but the candidate may be a mere rubber stamp.

So, why should I vote? 

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