The First Vote
April 26, 2004 04:40 PM
I voted for the first time today in about seven years of eligibility. And I can't really explain the ecstasy I felt. And the relief. The relief of starting to take politics seriously. Thanks to all the numerous awareness campaigns in various media and in my locality, I decided enough is enough. This year, I actively compared between various options available (but ignoring the farce you see on television in the name of channel surveys) on my own and cast my vote. I can now go back to office and work peacefully for the next five years. Probably. :-)
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Sachin GK said...
Bravo!! We stand alike on thiss issue, i voted for the first time myself. Ofcourse it does help that Tarun Utkarsh is just about a stone's throw away!! :)
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Nilesh said...
It does! but it wouldn't have, for me. :-)
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Jes said...
Kudos to you, coz you voted out of conviction. If only more of us did that, our 5-year relaxation period would be ensured :-)
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Nilesh said...
Hey Jes, thanks for the comment. :) I know a few guys who go great lengths in explaining on their weblogs why they don't want to vote ! Some of these guys are plain idiotes!
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4 comments have been added. Add your comments.
1. Sachin GK said...
Bravo!! We stand alike on thiss issue, i voted for the first time myself. Ofcourse it does help that Tarun Utkarsh is just about a stone's throw away!! :)
2. Nilesh said...
It does! but it wouldn't have, for me. :-)
3. Jes said...
Kudos to you, coz you voted out of conviction. If only more of us did that, our 5-year relaxation period would be ensured :-)
4. Nilesh said...
Hey Jes, thanks for the comment. :) I know a few guys who go great lengths in explaining on their weblogs why they don't want to vote ! Some of these guys are plain idiotes!
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