Elections..

 Whoo.. Despite living on this planet for 22 long years, this was the first time I could make a worthwhile visit to the polling booth. Very exciting indeed, given it was the first time.  The plight  is, no matter how much you are determined to elect the best man, you will not find anyone worth even the better. 3 candidates not beyond 12th grade, one with severe criminal records, another with a fake doctorate degree and the last one from a party which caused riots few months back. Phew..  which button do you click???? Should we blame the electorate for the 44% ?? 

       After the audacious attacks on Mumbai, the city carried out peace marches and changed the face of the ministry. There was a general sentiment that the annoyance would reflect in the general elections. But more than half of the city was enjoying their long weekends. We blame the poor and illiterate for not exercising the franchise. And yet Marathwada saw a  55% turn out! With all the pompous rallies, controvertial manifestos and the tax payers money being flown in political advertisements; it took just 20% votes to elect the Mumbai MP!

       The stable government is a good news, but we have the same ministers, same minister lobbying and family recommendations by the coalition. Lets hope we have an improving economy, terror free country and responsible governance in this term!