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Go out and vote if you want change

India is a democratic country built on the foundation of elections. Voting is a citizen’s constitutional right and cannot be taken for granted. He or she has the right to elect the candidate of choice. This election in Goa, your vote can play an important role in bringing about the desired change. If you are unhappy with the current government, the defectors and the old faces, go out there and vote. Many a time it is noticed that everyone sits and complains about the state of affairs. They make suggestions that the government should change, but in the end, fail to go and vote. Not voting could result in the same party ruling for another five years. At the end of the day, if the state gets a bad government, it is the people to blame for electing the wrong candidates. 


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Remembering election reforms of Seshan

DIOMEDES PEREIRA, Corlim
Published Jan 17, 2022, 12:57 AM IST
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It is election time in India and one remembers T N Seshan as Election Commissioner who implemented very strict norms for electioneering. He even kept in check influential politicians during campaigning. The election reforms by Seshan are noteworthy. However, electioneering norms need to be more stringent and the election commission should be given more powers. In Goa, it appears the ruling party easily subverts election norms and the Opposition is heckled thus creating an…

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