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To ensure smooth conduct of upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Punjab, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Wednesday convened a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Commissioners of Police (CPs), and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) across the
There will be selfie points, shade, ramp walks for voters and enough sitting arrangements for the elderly, apart from provisions of buttermilk and chilled drinking water: LDA V-C
The article highlights the fundamental importance of voting in a democratic society, drawing from the perspectives of Winston Churchill, international instruments, and Indian constitutional jurisprudence. It emphasises that voting is a mechanism for citizens to assert ownership over their government and contribute to national progress. The right to vote, though not classified as a fundamental right, is intricately linked to the freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a). The article discusses landmark cases and electoral reforms in India, underscoring the Election Commission's efforts to foster inclusivity and curb corruption. It advocates for ongoing safeguards and expansions of voting rights, proposing initiatives such as automatic voter registration, awareness campaigns, and educational programs. The conclusion reinforces the democratic ethos, urging measures to ensure every citizen's right to vote and fair representation in the political process.
British statesman and writer, Winston Churchill, who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (U.K), highlighted the importance of the vote in a democratic election in the following words: “At the bottom of all tributes paid to democracy is the little man, walking into a little booth, with a little pencil, making a little cross on a little