Elections play an important role in every democracy. It gives voters the power to choose their own representative who is capable of bringing about a positive change in the country. A right choice made by the voters can make the country a better place to live in, while a wrong choice can become a reason of regret for the next political term. Thus, it is important that voters make well-informed choices.
Voters can arrive at their decisions by listening to the speeches of candidates in which they talk about their visions and aspirations for the country. They can also listen to the talk shows aired by the news channels where political leaders talk about who they think should form the government.
However, in order to get clarity about the best candidate it is essential that every voter discusses this with their peer group. Such discussions become all the more important for students because the future of our country lies in their hands. In this article, I list down reasons about why every voter on campus should discuss who to vote for.
1) Increasing Awareness
Our knowledge and understanding of politics is mostly shaped by the political ideologies of our families. Thus, in order to make well informed choices and become more aware about the political affairs of our country it is essential that we discuss this subject with people other than our parents.
As a voter, it is essential to be open minded and only by talking about politics with friends and peers who have supporting as well as opposing views can a young voter move towards making a sound choice.
2) Changing Indifferent Attitudes
John F. Kennedy once said, “The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.”
Many young citizens of our country are unaware of the power of the vote and ignorant about the importance of elections. They move through their life in complete disregard of the empowerment universal adult franchise grants them. In such cases, discussions about politics and voting can play a major role in changing their misconceptions.
3) India Has The Largest Population Of Youth
In India, the youth constitutes a large part of the population. They have the maximum share in the votes and especially for this election, hold the power of changing the country for the better by casting their votes in favour of the right candidate.
However, to get to this decision, it is crucial that friends and acquaintances engage in political conversations, not just in class debates, but even over a plate of noodles in the college canteen.
4) Building Perspectives
Voters must not choose their representatives with a biased attitude. One way to be unbiased is to deliberate individually with different groups of people to broaden their perspectives.
5) Biased Media Reports
It is well known fact that news channels have now turned into a profit-making business. They broadcast news and events in a way that conforms to their political inclination. If voters rely only on particular news channels to decide about whom to vote for, they may end up making wrong choices.
Therefore, not only discussing politics, but also discussing the way it is consumed becomes imperative.