Meaning of Election
Our country is the largest democratic country in the world. In a democratic system of governance, an election means voting in favor of the candidate of your choice from among the candidates contesting the election. In a democratic system of governance, every adult has the right to vote, he elects the representative of the people by giving his vote. It is with his right to vote that people’s representatives are elected in Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, and lower-level elections.
Importance of elections in democracy
According to Abraham Lincoln – “Democracy is the rule of the people, for the people, and by the people.” Democracy means the rule of the people. In democracy, the election process is adopted for the central, state, and local governments, in which the people choose one of the candidates of their area as their representative with the right to vote. The elected representatives form their government in the state and center based on the majority and run the government. Therefore, elections are very important in a democracy.
Scenes seen during election days
A different atmosphere is seen everywhere during election days. Posters and banners in support of candidates are seen everywhere. Big leaders of political parties address their big public meetings. People are appealed to vote for their party through various promotional mediums and materials. Party workers of different parties go door-to-door to do public relations and appeal to vote in their favor.
Discussions about elections are seen happening in chaupals, markets, bus stands, and ponds. Wherever four people gather, the discussion is that this person will win and that person will lose. During the days of elections, this scene is seen everywhere with great enthusiasm from morning to evening.
Major Political Parties and Voting Day
Many political parties participate in the elections. Political parties like Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, Trinamool Congress etc. contest the elections. Voting day is like a celebration of democracy. Many polling stations are set up for voting. Voting starts at 7:00 am. There are separate booths for men and women at the polling station. Voters stand in separate queues as soon as voting begins. An official marks the left-hand finger of the voters with indelible ink. All voters cast their valuable votes on the polling day. Finally, the fate of various candidates is sealed in the voting machine.
Conclusion of the Essay on “A View of Elections”
Since elections are the main festival of democracy because through elections only public representatives are selected and popular government laws are made, therefore we must exercise our right to vote.