TN Election 2016 - Post Report

Yesterday at 7 am, the election booths were filled with middle aged people, who were enthusiastic as ever, to cast their vote to their favorite party. At 9 am, it was reported that 18% votes had been polled. Many thought to have record percentage in polling. But nature had different ideas as it started pouring. The day ended with nearly 74% polling. Though it is 4.5 % less than previous election, in terms of Voters turnout it’s a new record.

In 2011, the polling percentage was 78.5% in 4.71 Crore people i.e. 3.6 Cr people had voted. This time, 74% in 5.82 Crore i.e. 4.3 Cr people have voted. Clearly, indicates votes of new electors will be the key.

This morning, most of the people while going for their morning seemed to discuss about yesterday’s election and started their prediction, yet the election have to be conducted in two more constituencies.  Generally in TN assembly elections maximum of three alliances would fight for the throne. But this time, it is different, six coalitions have been formed. But this doesn’t seem to change the outlook of people. They remember two symbols – Rising Sun and Two Leaves. Majority of the people wants either DMK or ADMK to throne, not any other party. They were mentally fixed to give power to both parties alternatively. They were fixed with ideologies, and doesn’t want to change unless a miracle happens. They don’t have belief with the alliances which formed just for the sake of elections. People feel that these parties can't be in coalitions for long term. Only if the newly formed fronts prove them wrong by continuing their alliance even after the elections, there will be chances for change in power in the future elections.

Everyone who watched the video of RJ Balaji where he questioned few youngsters were dumbstruck, when a girl said “Either Mukherjee or Modi will be the President of India”. The word Pathetic is an understatement. Chaffing them is of no use. They are the mere representatives of five out of ten youngsters out there. Their reply would be like they are not interested in Politics, how come one could live in a place with out knowing about it? When people can remember Indian cricket squad, why can’t the Cabinet Ministers of India ?  Each individual have to take the responsibility and know about Politics, just a basic.

Will DMK recapture the power or AMDK continue its possession?

A day to go to know the results, anything may happen. How the vote shared will determine the result in each constituencies.  Each front alleged that there is a huge possibility for their party to claim the throne. If any other parties won more seat than expected, then we are going to witness the minority government once again after 2006. All we need is a government, not just for caring people also to empower their life.

Keep Smiling J What destined to happen will happen J God bless J