Vote Bank and Faith of Politician in India
Vote Bank |
Since independence vote bank politics is the short cut to power.
Politicians have divided citizens in groups basically based on religion and
caste. There are other criteria also to form groups. These groups are formed so
that the group votes for a specific politician or political party. Groups are easier
to lure and satisfy group demand(s). Voting is not compulsory so only certain
groups vote in the election. Naturally a politician, who is successful in
forming group and ensuring the group votes, wins election. In Indian
constitution there is no provision to ensure that almost all vote in the
election. Hence forming group and luring them to vote has become short cut to
power. Vote bank is
possible only when a portion of voters vote. If 100% voters exercise their
right it would be difficult for politicians to win election based on vote bank.
There are some more complications like Aya Ram-Gaya Ram, which need to be
resolved for smooth functioning of democracy.