With advancing technology this is really a good move.this will ensure a higher voting turn out in our elections which is very necessary in a democratic country.if this gets implemented then many higher executives of private companies who due to their busy schedule and the youth who is quite irreseponsible in cating its votes will turn up and can make a difference. as of today the elections have lost their significance which is not a good sign for worlds largest democracy.so please consider this as a an appeal to help this democracy survive.
Thousands of people serving in the military and Indian civilians living abroad will have that option to caste vote through Internet voting,The Secure Electronic Registration and Voting Experiment.every citizen has a right to caste their vote.
"What I am trying to do is make sure that we have an alternative out there for those people who are unable to vote by mail or can't be present at a voting time, can't find their names in voting list.
" As I feel,"Internet voting takes just seconds instead of weeks if you were to put that ballot in the mail and send it off,
" Voters can register to vote and cast their ballots from any computer using Microsoft Windows with Internet access. Local election officials will use the system to process voter registration applications, send ballots to voters and accept voted ballots instantly.
International plans:-
Several countries are now planning to experiment with internet voting.
Advantages of online voting:-
Proponents of online voting have argued that it could increase voter turnout, However, this is by no means certain. Only a minority of the Indian population has home internet access, and many of those who do not vote are unlikely to have ready access to computers. Home internet uptake has been rapid (faster than TV in the 1990s) and the proposed switch-off of analogue TV by the end of the decade could result in near-universal access to interactive services via digital TV. source: FPRConvenience. People are increasingly using the internet for transactions, and through its Online project, the Government aims to deliver all its services to citizens online by 2020. Online voting would add to the convenience of being a citizen. It may particularly appeal to younger voters (among whom voter turnout has tended to be particularly low). Online voting could allow more information to be displayed about candidates and their policies. But this would conflict with existing laws about not campaigning in the immediate vicinity of a polling place and would need to be strictly supervised. It could reduce expenses involved in setting up and staffing poll sites. However, new voting arrangements would, at least at first, be in addition to existing systems. This would entail large additional costs and several years of government investment. Concerns about online voting .
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Madhukar Mazire
USA Calling
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Be Part Of The FIRST TIME VOTERS
Young voters comprise the majority of the voting population for the 2009 elections. This doesn’t only mean the youth can swing the results of the elections, but it also tells us the power of the youth to significantly contribute to the institutionalization of deeper and meaningful reforms in our political system.Using this power is not only important, but also necessary and urgent. The country is currently facing a serious political and economic crisis. The space for reforms provided by Govt/Non Govt Agencies has been bastardized by traditional politicians who put personal and myopic interests above the interests of the nation. Competence, credibility, and good governance have been replaced by popularity, prominent family names, and wealth.Voting and being active during elections would not guarantee immediate reforms and changes in our political system. However, it is an important start: by electing as many progressive candidates as possible, the chance of having more reforms and changes in our politics becomes greater.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CANDIDATE:There will be thousands of candidates that will be running for different positions in the coming polls. Add that to the Cores of voters who will flock to their precincts and you’d probably consider skipping this elections and staying at home instead.Much of the stress that takes place during election day can be significantly reduced if we go to our polling booth ready and well prepared. And we don’t prepare for the election on the day of voting itself: this must be done much earlier to have the advantage of time to learn more about our candidates, or our own position on issues.Here’s a simple step by step guide to a well-informed and stress-free voting
KNOW YOUR ISSUES: Instead of relying on the candidates to tell you about the issues that you should hear from them, why not do it other way around this time? Remember, elective candidate are supposed to represent you and the people’s concern should set the priority issues or platform of the candidate.One practical thing to do is to list down the issues that you feel strongly about. Many young Indians feel strongly about the kind of education that they get, or how accessible education is, or the chances of getting a job after their studies. Others are more interested in their participation in the government’s decision-making processes, etc.
IMAGINE THE SOLUTIONT: his isn’t as hard or difficult as it sounds. We don’t have expect young voters to have the solution to the problems and issues that the country faces. But the idea is, other than knowing what issues the candidates should champion, we should also have a sense on how they should propose to solve or handle issues.One good way to do this is to contact other youth groups, talk in your friend circle, discuss with your family members or civil society organizations that have done research on specific issues and have proposed policies or solution to these issues.
KNOW THE CANDIDATES: It’s election season and a lot of traditional politicians are spending millions of Rupees to project a different and a more attractive image. This makes it difficult to get more information directly from the candidates, but then we need to be persistent. There are many possible sources of background information on the candidates, if the candidate is a re-electionist, then get a copy of the candidate’s voting record. This would tell us how they decided on certain issues. Obtain a list of the bills that he or she supported or voted against, his or her project and programs, and get a copy of his or her statement of assets and liabilities to see his or her financial or business interests. If a candidate is not an incumbent, then get a copy of his or her platform and position papers. Be attentive to the media reports on the candidate. If worse comes to worse, then brave the candidate’s campaign sortie, where sometimes voters can get a chance to talk to the candidate directly.Look into leadership skills of the candidate. Does he or she accept invitations to debates or does he or she have the patience to listen to the voters? Are his or her campaign materials accurate?
EVALUATE WHAT YOU GOT: Candidates oftentimes have political operators that write their speeches or develop their platforms. This makes it important to evaluate the materials that you have obtained to have a more discerning and critical assessment of the candidate. A lot of candidates avoid ambush interviews from the press precisely because they do not know a thing about important issues and at times this is more revealing than the impressive resumes that were provided by the candidate’s campaigners.
TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK: Talk to your friends or to your family about your impressions of the candidate. This helps broaden our perspectives on the issues that we care about and may even help us obtain more information and data for our political decisions. Remember, though, not to discount your personal opinions or perspective of others. Be broad-minded. Since you are doing this way before the Election Day, you have the luxury of time to analyze all the stuffs that you’ve heard.
FINAL …Review your data and compare the candidates, ask yourself who among the candidates champion the issues you feel strongly about. Check, who is doing his or her campaign fair and square. Then choose the candidate that you will vote for.OUTPUT Of course if you feel strongly about the candidate, and if you really want him or her to win, you can always join his or her campaign!
Pls mail Or Sms us your name to find your voting list and polling booth details. OR Join us! We, in the First Time Voters Network are welcoming young advocates to be with us in our campaigns and activities.
For more information, contact us:
Mr.Madhukar Mazire
Youth should not consider voting only as a right but a duty as well.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CANDIDATE:There will be thousands of candidates that will be running for different positions in the coming polls. Add that to the Cores of voters who will flock to their precincts and you’d probably consider skipping this elections and staying at home instead.Much of the stress that takes place during election day can be significantly reduced if we go to our polling booth ready and well prepared. And we don’t prepare for the election on the day of voting itself: this must be done much earlier to have the advantage of time to learn more about our candidates, or our own position on issues.Here’s a simple step by step guide to a well-informed and stress-free voting
KNOW YOUR ISSUES: Instead of relying on the candidates to tell you about the issues that you should hear from them, why not do it other way around this time? Remember, elective candidate are supposed to represent you and the people’s concern should set the priority issues or platform of the candidate.One practical thing to do is to list down the issues that you feel strongly about. Many young Indians feel strongly about the kind of education that they get, or how accessible education is, or the chances of getting a job after their studies. Others are more interested in their participation in the government’s decision-making processes, etc.
IMAGINE THE SOLUTIONT: his isn’t as hard or difficult as it sounds. We don’t have expect young voters to have the solution to the problems and issues that the country faces. But the idea is, other than knowing what issues the candidates should champion, we should also have a sense on how they should propose to solve or handle issues.One good way to do this is to contact other youth groups, talk in your friend circle, discuss with your family members or civil society organizations that have done research on specific issues and have proposed policies or solution to these issues.
KNOW THE CANDIDATES: It’s election season and a lot of traditional politicians are spending millions of Rupees to project a different and a more attractive image. This makes it difficult to get more information directly from the candidates, but then we need to be persistent. There are many possible sources of background information on the candidates, if the candidate is a re-electionist, then get a copy of the candidate’s voting record. This would tell us how they decided on certain issues. Obtain a list of the bills that he or she supported or voted against, his or her project and programs, and get a copy of his or her statement of assets and liabilities to see his or her financial or business interests. If a candidate is not an incumbent, then get a copy of his or her platform and position papers. Be attentive to the media reports on the candidate. If worse comes to worse, then brave the candidate’s campaign sortie, where sometimes voters can get a chance to talk to the candidate directly.Look into leadership skills of the candidate. Does he or she accept invitations to debates or does he or she have the patience to listen to the voters? Are his or her campaign materials accurate?
EVALUATE WHAT YOU GOT: Candidates oftentimes have political operators that write their speeches or develop their platforms. This makes it important to evaluate the materials that you have obtained to have a more discerning and critical assessment of the candidate. A lot of candidates avoid ambush interviews from the press precisely because they do not know a thing about important issues and at times this is more revealing than the impressive resumes that were provided by the candidate’s campaigners.
TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK: Talk to your friends or to your family about your impressions of the candidate. This helps broaden our perspectives on the issues that we care about and may even help us obtain more information and data for our political decisions. Remember, though, not to discount your personal opinions or perspective of others. Be broad-minded. Since you are doing this way before the Election Day, you have the luxury of time to analyze all the stuffs that you’ve heard.
FINAL …Review your data and compare the candidates, ask yourself who among the candidates champion the issues you feel strongly about. Check, who is doing his or her campaign fair and square. Then choose the candidate that you will vote for.OUTPUT Of course if you feel strongly about the candidate, and if you really want him or her to win, you can always join his or her campaign!
Pls mail Or Sms us your name to find your voting list and polling booth details. OR Join us! We, in the First Time Voters Network are welcoming young advocates to be with us in our campaigns and activities.
For more information, contact us:
Mr.Madhukar Mazire
Youth should not consider voting only as a right but a duty as well.
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