Call to youngsters by outgoing CEC

In the midst of the General Election of India the CEC retired and another one took charge as new CEC. The retiring CEC, N Gopalaswami, relinquished his office and Navin Chawla , has assumed charge. The next four phases of Election has to be completed under the command of the new CEC. Gopalaswami’s occupancy at the commission was with some controversy with alleged proximity to BJP. Chawla too must not free from controversy as he has already established his kinship with the Congress and Madam Sonia. People have yet to watch the debate on the act of new CEC that would arise in the course of the remaining phases. .

The outgoing CEC N Gopalaswami has made valuable proposal during the time of relinquishing his post. The proposal can be taken up by all political parties for a debate in giving due importance to youngsters. In the meantime, the new CEC could show his outlook in bringing up more and more hones youths to Indian political system as youngsters have a major role to play in the changing process. According to statistics nearly 30 percent are young voters under the age of 35.and these young voters could certainly bring a positive change in the Indian political system.

One of the major handicaps of Indian democracy is the poor education of people. Certain political parties are adverse in opening more schools for the education of children particularly the girl children. Youngsters, apart from working in sensible political parties, can form voluntary groups to educate, and inspire the people to compulsorily go to the polling stations on the day of elections. They can also bring to light the hypocrisy of pretentious cultural leaders who stood against election procedure.

Gopalaswami’s proposal is in tune with the dreams of former President APJ Abdul Kalam that some productive change should take place if youngsters have a leading role.

K A Solaman