A(on the phone) : Hey B! Happy Birthday!
B: Thanx A
A: so how old are you today?
B: 17
A: Oh... so not reached your voting age yet eh?
B: No A
A: *laughs* I reached my voting age about 10 years ago, but I've never voted even once till now!
This was a conversation I overheard between two Indians. Not making specific judgements, but the Indian youth does not give enough importance to thri right to democracy. Most young people dont vote because they think its a cumbersome process, some say it won't make a difference anyway, some are undecided on their politial opinion.
Voting is very important. If you think it is, it means you feel responsible towards your society and your country and that you want to make a difference.
Registration for voting is now easy. Sites like Tata's Jaago re (www.jaagore.com) have taken up the initiative to encourage youth to vote. Each one of us can make a difference, and all of us should.
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