We live in the world’s biggest democracy so voting and elections stand the biggest benchmark in our lifestyle. Of course, the blatant truth remains that out of the entire polling percentage, only 20% to 25% are genuine voters and the rest are either fed with money or liquor or any other gifts from the politicians. Okay while that is one side of the coin, a new side of the coin is emerging. The voters are no longer the same bunch with herd mentality, their intellect has developed.
The virtual world has provided solace to many who fall short of life’s expectations. In a way, it has become an avenue for many to satisfy their thirst for knowledge, education and many other productive things. While that is the good side, there is also some negative baggage.
The world of internet is called as a boon by many technology lovers but the presence and reach of internet has become so strong that it is entering into the bedrooms of many average families and also into the personal lives of people, especially the teenagers. One of the most dangerous things that internet can offer is porn. While that tends to plant few perverted ideas, looking at the current scenario, the presence and reach of porn has become extensive.
India is called the biggest democracy of the world but in reality it is also the biggest mockery of democracy. The total credit for the system reaching this stage is the politicians and the political system.
Many years ago I was watching a song in the film ‘Akali Rajyam’ and one of the lines went ’swatantra desam lo chaavu kooda pelli lantide brother…’. I didn’t quite understand why the famous Sri Sri wrote those lines. But today, after more than two decades I am getting reminding of that line and I admit that Sri Sri was indeed a great man with a vision to the practical future.