Blogging has been slow for some time. I have been doing a lot of reading rather than blogging these days. Reason - the campaigning for 2009 Lok Sabha Elections have started.
Every day, we have scores of opinions, political gimmicks, controversial speeches and even a shoe amidst the election gung ho. So to help all the equally confused people like me who are in a dilemma on whom to vote, here's the election manifesto for the two main 'national' parties and the chief regional party of Karnataka(JDS).
Every day, we have scores of opinions, political gimmicks, controversial speeches and even a shoe amidst the election gung ho. So to help all the equally confused people like me who are in a dilemma on whom to vote, here's the election manifesto for the two main 'national' parties and the chief regional party of Karnataka(JDS).
Congress Manifesto - 2009
BJP Manifesto - 2009
JDS Manifesto - 2009
While the Congress and BJP have almost the same kind of manifesto in terms of upliftment of rural belt, girl child, quality education, defence & security etc except on the communal issue, JDS is pro-rural, tough on private sector and deals with much more specific issues like social security to taxi & auto rickshaw srivers and pension schemes for 'senior citizen artists'.
It has some interesting terms like 'Corporate Zamindari' to describe the SEZ approach. Incidentally, all three parties are aware of climate change and promise a action plan to lessen the effects.
I dont know if this leaves you more confused than ever. Hot tips -
Look at the candidate profile, dont get bogged by religion/caste politics
See what he promises to do. MPs are supposed to help in bringing out good policies not create a good road or a bus stop or give free rice. So see if he knows what he's spouting out.
Make an informed decision. But do make a decision and go Vote.
It has some interesting terms like 'Corporate Zamindari' to describe the SEZ approach. Incidentally, all three parties are aware of climate change and promise a action plan to lessen the effects.
I dont know if this leaves you more confused than ever. Hot tips -
Look at the candidate profile, dont get bogged by religion/caste politics
See what he promises to do. MPs are supposed to help in bringing out good policies not create a good road or a bus stop or give free rice. So see if he knows what he's spouting out.
Make an informed decision. But do make a decision and go Vote.
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5 comments:
with advani and his obnoxious online campaign, i ve a dirty feeling that the elections might just tip in his favor :(
Its a good sign that politicians are increasingly online. At least then, both the middle-class netizens & netas meet virtually if not physically.
Having said that, if you look at the manifesto in both the national parties, the points are the same.
Its another point that the manifesto hardly matters while moneyfesto talks.
easy voting tip to all you guys out there............
if in doubt, vote bjp. if sure and not voting for the bjp, change your mind.
( p. s. sorry citygurl, know your blog's not meant for campaigning, but need to counter unacceptable opposing views ! )
I completely agree with your second tip. The duty of a MP isnt to pave roads or get 24 hour water supply. We have corporators and MLAs to take care of it. The duty of a Mp is to make way for policies by which implementation of those services comes through.
Though I would say, while it is necessary to look into the MPs profile, you need to choose a party too as essentially these policies are dependent on ideologies of these parties.
And just to clarify, i support the BJP.
Chaitu, Ob_Guy, Jyothy,
Thanks for all your views. Am glad you are so active electorally. One pice of advice though.
Its very easy to fall into the trap of A vs B Party. But please do not fall into 'party' politics.
As I said in the post, 'choose the MP'. If one chooses a wrong MP even if he is in the right party (which can be anyone of you choice), the quality & party ideology will surely suffer(albeit at a small rate).
And gradually the quality suffers & hence the party.This has happened in the past. I would say not to look at the peak of the tower if its foundation is weak.
Avoid falling into the trap of looking at the candidate with the coloured glasses of caste, religion or party ideology. Look at the man, his past & his views.
Just to be clear, these are simply my views. I am not supporting any Independent nor am I contesting:)
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