The Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to begin with the third phase, are being held amid 93 constituencies across the country and voting is underway as we speak. This makes triumph for numerous political parties coupled with winners of the candidate positions. Now, in between the voting is happening they are exercising their democratic will while the security personnel stand by and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols.
The inisil hours of voting were characterised by a moderate voter turnout with a mean value of 10. According to this data, 81% of music records are made during the first two hours of recording. It should be noted that this number may look quite low at first, but what is important is that, in the course of the day, voter turnout gradually increases, no odd that this trend is more pronounced in big cities and urban areas. However, as polls keep opening, the election staff members feel more and more positive about the day due to the anticipated flocks of voters that they will receive at the polls.
The final state of the General Elections platform involves a set of constituencies that differ in size to such an extent that they are spread across several states and union territories. Voters from cities like Mumbai and Kolkata to the remote villages of UP and Bihar are voting in numbers whether it makes a difference to them or not to say the least. Every constituency can be characterized as a particular blend of demographics, socio-economic profile and political history, which is one of the most fascinating and uncertain features of the vote.
To make matters more interesting, people have to elect MPs on behalf of their constituencies besides getting the chance to vote for State Legislative Assemblies in some selected areas. This dual mandate really shows the reason behind the General Elections having two fundamental purposes; both national and regional government structures are elected during these elections.
The course of the ongoing electoral campaign does not leave any sinew of the political parties and the entrants being submitted to unraveling efforts for victory. From vigorous door-to-door campaigning to annual rallies and mass digital mobilization strategies, these candidates will spare no expense to gain the support of the undecided and energize their loyal voters to voting. The penultimate moments, keenly awaited by supporters with eyes fixed on political fortunes, is often instrumental in determining the future political direction of the country for the next few years.
However, the electoral system is unavoidable of challenges. Cases of electoral abuse, incisions, and logistic impediments have been scattered in different parts, a clear indication of incapacity watertight scrutiny and vigilance to guarantee fresh and free elections. Election boards and security officials try as much as possible to iron out any outstanding problems arising to ensure that the integrity of the voting is maintained.
When the sun sets and the third phase constituencies vote, all of the country will be embroiled in nerve-wracking suspense waiting for the real numbers to come out and as an image of the Indian electorate. The result/consequence of the general elections will certainly have a long-range effect on the politics of the country, programs of government, and the social-economic development agenda of the country.
Eventually, the conduct of Phase 3 of the General Elections in India marks one of the significant links in the country’s democratizing path. The overall number of voters on the rise and the process of electing being pursued without any inconvenience, people make steady decisions which shape the country’s pathway. Amid the polling that will follow the cycle which is the foundation of our democratic system, India’s vibrant democracy will prove its strength and capacity to perform amongst the other most powerful nations of the world.
