Studying Election System in India
Elections in India have been the largest electoral exercise in the world ever since 1952 when first
elections were held. Elections are defined in four phases of its process namely - Campaign, Vote,
Announcements of results and subsequent formation of Govt. Survey research of election reflects
close relationship between media & politics.
Debates around study of possible elections results involve political and scientific arguments
which sometimes are difficult to disentangle. Some focus on historical depths and some on
quantities and qualities of methods adopted by political parties. In 1950, there were virtually no market research organisations in India and the dominance of Congress diminished any incentive
to develop political polls. The survey started from 1989-90 polls which started with State level elections and later linked to Pre-poll survey on National level elections.
At present, we see a surprisingly dramatic change in the pace and direction of election debates.
It has become almost a part of daily routine to read in newspapers,TV and open Public debates between the political parties citing historical and quantitative and qualitative issues of each other.
The process started almost after the presentation of Budget in February this year i.e. almost a
year prior to General elections to be held next year.
Sometimes, it seems that all the representatives from political parties come for discussion with
a coin to toss to say "Heads I win and Tails you loose" theory. Instead of explaining their achievements and jobs done for public welfare, the entire discussions goes on in a different
direction finding and discussing faults of each other and public remains a mere viewers.
It sometimes appears to be a matter of major concern when they discuss and compare the data
of unethical activities carried out in one Party's rule and take a credit for having lesser number
of such activities during their Party's rule. It will be a right step to think before quoting such
examples which should, otherwise, have been completely wiped out. The debates should be
in a positive atmosphere stating the activities which will be or are to be done within a time limit
to attract Public support. The pending issues as one can see are for example - Farmers' problems, Unemployment, education, infrastructure, balancing imports/exports, social services e.g. pending pension issues, and completing the commitments made by the Govt. as release of 7th CPC
payments to serving/ retired employees.
Wish that taking action on such issues will bring in dramatic change and set to move election
reforms in the right direction and satisfy the public at large throughout the country.
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Views expressed are personal. Looking for Readers' comments.
elections were held. Elections are defined in four phases of its process namely - Campaign, Vote,
Announcements of results and subsequent formation of Govt. Survey research of election reflects
close relationship between media & politics.
Debates around study of possible elections results involve political and scientific arguments
which sometimes are difficult to disentangle. Some focus on historical depths and some on
quantities and qualities of methods adopted by political parties. In 1950, there were virtually no market research organisations in India and the dominance of Congress diminished any incentive
to develop political polls. The survey started from 1989-90 polls which started with State level elections and later linked to Pre-poll survey on National level elections.
At present, we see a surprisingly dramatic change in the pace and direction of election debates.
It has become almost a part of daily routine to read in newspapers,TV and open Public debates between the political parties citing historical and quantitative and qualitative issues of each other.
The process started almost after the presentation of Budget in February this year i.e. almost a
year prior to General elections to be held next year.
Sometimes, it seems that all the representatives from political parties come for discussion with
a coin to toss to say "Heads I win and Tails you loose" theory. Instead of explaining their achievements and jobs done for public welfare, the entire discussions goes on in a different
direction finding and discussing faults of each other and public remains a mere viewers.
It sometimes appears to be a matter of major concern when they discuss and compare the data
of unethical activities carried out in one Party's rule and take a credit for having lesser number
of such activities during their Party's rule. It will be a right step to think before quoting such
examples which should, otherwise, have been completely wiped out. The debates should be
in a positive atmosphere stating the activities which will be or are to be done within a time limit
to attract Public support. The pending issues as one can see are for example - Farmers' problems, Unemployment, education, infrastructure, balancing imports/exports, social services e.g. pending pension issues, and completing the commitments made by the Govt. as release of 7th CPC
payments to serving/ retired employees.
Wish that taking action on such issues will bring in dramatic change and set to move election
reforms in the right direction and satisfy the public at large throughout the country.
-- -- -- -- --
Views expressed are personal. Looking for Readers' comments.
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