Of the people, for the People, by the people is what we were taught as Democracy when we were in schools. Back then all we knew was to memorize it. But now when we know the importance of Democracy why are we still behaving like we know nothing about it? Why do we pretend as if it is just a name that sounds good to hear! Democracy identifies the equal practice of political self-determination. But do the present-day Democracy stands anywhere near its actual meaning?
From generations, we have always overlooked the state crises due to the ineffectiveness of the state machinery. And we as a responsible citizen of the state are doing nothing but silently watching our state go from bad to worse. And the last thing that we all have to say is “Oiraroi”. We have forgotten to reason and ask ourselves why we are in such a terrible situation.
We have forgotten that voting is our birth-right and it is solely our personal choice on whom should we cast our vote. We rather prefer to consider it as a duty and not a responsibility and so, all that we care about is to cast our vote following the whims of the politicians without making an effort to know what the respective candidates can do to improve the situation of our state.
Why do we prefer to blindfold ourselves and move on with the tide instead of fighting against it? Dear brethrens, the General Election, that is a couple of weeks away, is the wake up call for all of us. It’s now or never! Let us for once not give in to the false promises and sell our votes. Let us stand together for righteousness with a strong foothold and make things happen.
encouraging huh!
Misrepresentation! social, political and economical. That’s what the problem with Manipur/is.
December 9, 2011 4:33 am at 4:33 am
Yes Bro.. u are so right. We all know that death something which cant be prevented yet we are so scared of dying. So long this fear engulfs us… “oiraroi.. yararoi” will always be the first thing that will be blocking the path to regaining peace in our state. We need to overcome this fear.. we must have the courage to face death… then only we will be successful achieving something… But sadly most of prefer to hush up things and end it up as if nothing is going around!
October 31, 2011 6:47 am at 6:47 am
and che, despite everyone trying to make people aware that we should choose a leader who is capable to lead us, we can still see people falling for the small amount of money offered for their valuable votes. It’s hard to bring sense into them. All efforts are going in vain. The question now strikes, “Is it better we leave everything as it is?” On top this blockade thing is making everyone out there in the state narrow. Brothers are killing each other, is it too much that we are expecting?
October 31, 2011 6:53 am at 6:53 am
Well bro… the answer to your question “Is it better we leave everything as it is?” is a definite “No” but the answer to the question”How” is a very difficult one reflecting to the current scenario. There is so much we can do for the state yet nothing can be done.. We are in strait-jacket and who is responsible for it? No one!.. It is us who created the mess and we will have to dirty our hands to clean the mess. We don’t have a choice
October 31, 2011 7:12 am at 7:12 am
Yes che you are right. The adamant lot, what do we do about them? I requested those I know not to accept any offer against their votes but when immense poverty strikes, even 500 rupees worth a lot to them. It’s too hard.
October 31, 2011 7:17 am at 7:17 am
Yes bro.. u are absolutely right.. just for a mere 20 bucks.. people can resort to cutting each other’s throat..
October 31, 2011 7:24 am at 7:24 am
Che everyone knows inside that democracy which is once a pride is now a fright. Even my family members whom I tried to convince why I go for protests, why I stand with others against others, aren’t ready to accept that it is we who need to change. As always “oiraroi” “noi khara na protest touraga oiba yaroi” I asked them why don’t they join? The answer, they are afraid of losing their lives.
October 31, 2011 6:03 am at 6:03 am