Unrest and Turmoil Amidst Election Campaigns: A Threat to Democracy

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As the nation gears up for the impending elections and the implementation of the code of conduct, a concerning stagnation in developmental endeavors has become palpable. The commencement of the election campaign has ignited a fervent organization of propaganda campaigns, with newspaper headlines ablaze with accusations exchanged between the ruling and opposing factions. 

Even the most politically uninformed individuals in every neighborhood are fervently engaged in discussions, vocalizing their opinions on the accomplishments of the ruling party over the past five years and scrutinizing the implementation of various schemes. Detailed deliberations on television and social media platforms delve into the necessity of voting as a means to uphold the endurance of democracy.


The political landscape is rife with BJP's claims of victory, while the Congress party is engaged in exposing BJP for electoral bond irregularities, resulting in the freezing of the Congress party's bank accounts. Amidst the Loksabha elections, voices are being raised to ban EVM machines, yet the BJP is diverting public attention to other issues such as the Delhi  CM Arvind Kejriwal's liquor scam, creating unrest in the political arena.


The citizens are urged to seek the truth and vote wisely in order to safeguard their constitutional rights. However, the current scenario reveals that every political party is in a frenzied race to secure victory, leading to division and fragmentation within each party. Even Congress leaders have defected to the BJP, while the nationalist party led by Sharad Pawar has experienced a split, with his nephew Ajit Pawar forming a separate group within the same party. Additionally, Shivsena, led by Udhav Thakare, and Yeknath Shinde have also formed factions within the party.


The recent meeting between Raj Thakare and Amit Shah signifies that no party is genuinely invested in the public's welfare but rather seeks their own interests and selfish gains. They are all working to amass power and wealth. This political turmoil and alliances threaten to unravel the democratic fabric of the nation and lead to an unstable economy.


At present, the conflict is not solely between the ruling and opposition parties, but among political parties and the public itself. If the people lose their grip on political parties and their leaders, the democracy of this country will transform into a governance driven by political motives rather than public interests. This could lead to a form of modern-day servitude, where the powerful rule over the impoverished. Consequently, democracy as we know it could cease to exist.

Samuel Navkar

Freelance Journalist





I am Samuel Navkar, freelance Journalist, and blogger.

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