Teachers' Poll dance to hit exams..

Teachers' Poll dance to hit exams.. pg 5, 26th March 2014,The Times of India

Surprise Notice hits schools scream another line.


Maybe a better idea is in future to involve College Graduates and Post Graduates. Involving the Youth in Poll duties teaches them the importance of their franchise, in selecting a Government of their choice. Polling officers have to be between the age of 18 - 30 yrs. 
This one change will bring about the desired change in our polity.

Manifesto Time..

In our current parliamentary system, our representatives are elected by the principle of who reaches the post first. Thus if 5 Candidates are in the fray, each garners 20% votes and are equal winners. However, If one candidate can get 21% then he gets declared winner, even though he does not represent the 79% who have rejected him. The better way to correct this anomaly and make every vote count in Parliamentary elections are to vote for the Party Manifesto. Thus if a Party gets 10% of the Total votes polled, then the party gets represented by 10% of Parliament's strength. The only criteria being all parties must have Internal Free and Fair election. No candidate can hold the same position within the party for more than two terms.  

The party must put up their list of candidates who will represent them in Parliament in descending order. All elections within the party will be conducted by Election commission. Once invited the ruling party should work within the Manifesto only and not make rules that were not mentioned in the manifesto prior to elections. This will ensure we get our elected representatives to work for us rather than the other way round.

Cong 'Primaries' fail to enthuse workers..

Cong 'Primaries' fail to enthuse workers.. 24th March 2014, pg 9, The Times of India

The test of True democracy will be when all political parties hold their primary elections to select representatives from each area. Citizens of the area who are members of this political party get the opportunity to select who will represent them in the elections.

The selected members of each party when elected select their leader of parliament. He will either be the Prime leader or Leader of Opposition.

This will ensure there is no para troopers, and all are representatives of their regions.

Software Engineer objects to honking, gets a broken arm..

Software Engineer objects to honking, gets a broken arm.. pg 2, The Times of India, 19th March 2014.

Being a Good Driver is not the only consideration to earn a Driving Licence.
At the time of Driving Licence issue / renewal, applicants should take an  oral test

One of the Subjects should be in given situations what they would do.
If they respond to Honking or Road Rage acts, their status should be deferred, 
and made to undergo a 30 session corrective course on behavioural management.
It is only after clearing these exams they be given a Drivers Licence. 
Honking should be considered as Noise Pollution and fined accordingly with on the spot fines.

Crown of Thorns...

Crown of Thorns... pg 22, Editorial,The Times of India, 3rd March 2014....

No Government should plan Expenditure which casts its shadow on the next Government. If any last minute decision has to be made it has to be strictly as per its Manifesto.
Also In our current parliamentary system, our representatives are elected by the principle of who reaches the post first. Thus if 5 Candidates are in the fray, each garners 20% votes and are equal winners. However, If one candidate can get 21% then he gets declared winner, even though he does not represent the 79% who have rejected him. The better way to correct this anomaly and make every vote count in parliamentary elections are to vote for the Party Manifesto. Thus if a Party gets 10% of the votes polled, he gets represented by 10% of Parliament's strength. The only criteria being all parties must have internal free and fair election. No candidate can hold the same position within the party for more than two terms.
The party must put up their list of candidates who will represent them in parliament in descending order. All elections within the party will be conducted by election commission. Once invited the ruling party should work within the manifesto only and not make rules that were not mentioned in the manifesto prior to elections. This will ensure we get our elected representatives to work for us rather than the other way round.