Arun Kumar Gupta
Participation in this great festival of democracy is a moral responsibility. By voting, we not only choose the government but also decide our direction and condition. The result of voting is called the mandate, which represents the people’s order. It is our duty to elect representatives through voting. By not voting, we allow others to choose our representatives. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all citizens to contribute to democracy by voting, which shapes the development of our region, state, and country. Inspire others to vote and participate in this process.
In a democratic country, the government is formed by the people. This is only possible when we use our vote. In a vast country like India, a democratic system is very important. People should vote as much as possible to increase the voting percentage. It is the responsibility of everyone to participate in this great festival of democracy. There is an appeal to all voters to increase the voting percentage by voting in large numbers. Exercise your franchise without fear. Set a new record for voting percentage in the country by voting in all the Lok Sabha seats.
Voting has great importance in democracy. It is the only system in which we can elect our own government. If you vote, the representative chosen by you will go to Parliament and become part of the government. We must vote. The youth should lead this effort and elect a good government by voting.
Voting is a power that significantly contributes to the development of the country. The person you vote for has been tested and seen by the public. You select them to build the country. Just as we celebrate our festivals with great enthusiasm, we should also demonstrate patriotism by participating in the festival of voting. We should all vote. India is the world’s largest democracy. To strengthen democracy, every voter must exercise their franchise. The common man should understand the importance of his vote. The power of the vote is the greatest. Therefore, people from every section should vote. Voting is both our right and duty. Therefore, vote to strengthen democracy. The great festival of democracy, the Lok Sabha elections, is near. Everyone should ensure their participation.
No matter the election, every person should vote wisely, honestly, and thoughtfully. We can select a better representative through voting. One vote can ensure the victory or defeat of a candidate. Your vote is valuable, so choose the right candidate. By voting, you can bring a better government to the state. Voting is my power and right. The excitement of voting for the first time should not be lost. To avoid wasting your vote, vote after considering the candidate and his priorities. In a democracy, one gets the right to vote every five years. All youth must vote for the development of their area.
Democracy is a system where people choose their own rulers. The word democracy comes from the Greek root ‘demos’, meaning ‘common people’, and ‘kratos’, meaning ‘rule’. This system existed in ancient times. The principle of democracy can be traced back to the Rigveda. In democracy, people mean the citizens, and the system refers to the economy. Therefore, democracy means people’s state. It is a way of life where liberty, equality, and fraternity are the basic principles of social life.
If observed from a historical perspective, democratic governance in India started from the pre-Vedic period. A strong democratic system existed in ancient India, as evidenced by ancient literature, coins, and inscriptions. The principle of democracy is considered a gift of the Vedas. The Sabha and Samiti are mentioned in both the Rigveda and Atharvaveda, where decisions were made after discussions with the king, ministers, and scholars. This shows how solid politics was at that time because decisions were settled through assembly and committee discussions. People of different ideologies would divide into parties and make decisions after mutual consultation.
Indra was also selected during the Vedic period by these committees. At that time, Indra was considered the king of kings. The word Republic is mentioned forty times in the Rigveda, nine times in the Atharvaveda, and many times in Brahman texts. After the decline of the Vedic period, monarchies emerged and ruled for a long time. Some modern parliamentary democracy practices, like majority decisions, were prevalent even earlier.
After the Vedic period, small republics emerged where people would gather to discuss governance-related questions. Republic was defined as a democratic system in ancient times. Adequate historical evidence of this is found in Atreya Brahmin, Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Mahabharata, inscriptions on Ashoka pillars, texts by contemporary historians, and Buddhist and Jain scholars, and in Manusmriti. The Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata mentions a meeting called Sansad, attended by the general public, hence called Jan Sadan. During the Buddhist period, there was also a democratic system.
Republic unions like Vaishali, Mallak, Madak, Kamboj, etc., are examples of democratic systems. The first king of Vaishali, Vishal, was chosen by election. Kautilya’s Arthashastra describes two types of republics: Ayudhya Republic, where only the king made decisions, and another type where everyone participated in decision-making. Panini’s Ashtadhyayi mentions the word Janapada, where representatives were elected by the public to handle the governance system.
It is event that there were republican systems in many places since ancient times, indicating that the principle of democracy is indeed a gift of the Rigveda.
Thus, it is incumbent upon all Indians irrespective of caste, creed and religion to participate in the biggest festival of democracy to choose their respective candidates so that their constituencies reap the benefits of the elections. Urging all first time voters to participate in the election and enjoy the feeling of voting as well as diligently doing service to the nation.
(The author is President of Arya Samaj Dayanand Marg City Chowk Jammu)
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