In this modern world of social networking, elected representatives have a chance to directly interact with the voters. Many a times it provides a medium for issues to be highlighted. On the other hand, we as a general public need to stick to selective criticism and not randomly complain about anything and everything that comes our way.
We should realise that our representatives are under equal pressure and such criticism may lead to a hasty decision which may not be in the interest of everyone. Voters sometimes are so discontent that social media platforms seem to be the only way of venting out frustration. We should also ponder whether we have a better alternative for that person, and in most cases the answer will be a big no because that’s how politics is.
Of late, the discussions on social media are mostly instigated by the parties that are not in power. At times people end up arguing aimlessly in these so-called online debates with no proper knowledge of the ground reality whatsoever.
Instead, it would be advisable for an assessment to be done towards the end of their term and post that a decision can be taken by the public accordingly. Ultimately, the power lies in our hands.
Elesbaan Pereira, Quepem
