Why Voting Is Important in India

An essential component of a democratic nation like India is the right to vote. Many people in our nation are entitled to vote, yet few enjoy doing so. The highest voter participation in Indian electoral history was 67.11% in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The number of voters has increased significantly with each election. It is encouraging to see more people voting since every vote counts toward a prosperous future for our nation.

Factors for voting

We are entitled to:

Election outcomes serve as the foundation for India’s democracy, which is our right. The voters decide our legislatures and parliaments from among themselves. We are privileged to enjoy the power to vote under the constitution. The ability to vote for whomever we wish and to switch our minds is protected by the constitution, which we consider to be basic.

A power for progress

Every vote can have a big impact. If you don’t like the present government, you can select a better one. The same party will remain in power for another 5 years if people choose not to cast ballots. Ultimately, if  poor leadership is left in place, it is the people’s fault for casting a poor or no vote.

Every vote matters

Every vote matters, despite the overwhelming number of individuals who appear to be casting ballots. A large number of individuals participating will have an impact once the national mindset shifts away from the idea that “my vote will not make a difference.” Each person must fulfill.

NOTA (None of the Above):

Even though they don’t like any of the parties, the Indian government has encouraged citizens to cast their votes. None of the Above, or NOTA, is an important vote for people who’re not happy with any of the contenders. No one is fit, hence there should be no vote. The party with the very next mandate will be chosen when NOTA ballots have been collected and tallied.

Election procedures

• You need also to be aware of how elections function to be persuaded to cast your ballot. India is a democratic country with an unequal federalist system. From municipal to state to national levels, leaders are chosen through elections. Parliament consists of two houses:
• The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, is the lowest chamber of the Indian Parliament. General elections are used to elect Lok Sabha MPs. Every 5 years, these elections are held. The President of India will propose 2 people for election to the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha currently contains 545 seats. While the other 543 are elected for 5 terms, just 2 members are chosen to represent the Anglo-Indian community.

• The Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, is the upper chamber of the Indian Parliament. The Union Territories’ election system and the nominated members of the State Legislative Assemblies elect the members. In this way, the Rajya Sabha’s members are  indirectly chosen by the general public.The Rajya Sabha is composed of 245 members, 233 of whom are voted for 6-year terms. Every 2 years, one-third of the household retires.

• Prime Minister – The Lok Sabha’s elected members elect the Prime Minister.
• President – An electoral college made up of representatives from the Federal and State Legislatures elects the President of India for a five-year term.

Elections Process

To supervise and ensure a seamless voting process, India’s Electoral Commission was founded. Election monitoring, direction, and control as well as election conduct, are all under the purview of the Election Commission. The voting procedure is described in the summary that is provided below.

• You must first be listed on the Electoral Roll, which is a list of those who are entitled to vote. Along with visiting specific sites, VRECs or a Booth Level Officer, you can apply for voter identification online.
• You will receive a voter identification card, which you must show at the polls.
• The onus of knowing who is running for office rests with the ordinary person.
• The individual must learn the location of the voting center in their particular constituency.
• You can use the EVM to cast your ballot.
• If you only understand English, you should get to know the nominees’ symbols since the names of the contestants will be listed in the appropriate state’s language, alphabetically.
• Simply click the blue button next to the name and symbol of the candidate you want to support. You may also select NOTA.
• You’ll get an ink stain on your finger to show that you cast a ballot.
• It not only indicates whether you have already cast a ballot but also serves as a badge of honor.