1. We all agree that it is an INDIRECT ELECTION, RIGHT?.
Indirect Election doesn't mean that it will be the PERSONAL CHOICE of a few hundred elected representatives.
It means, the choice of people being indirectly reflected through these elected representatives when they elect the President.
Hence, TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE IS NOT THE PERSONAL PREROGATIVE OR PRIVILEGE OR RIGHT OF THESE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, BUT A DUTY, AN OBLIGATION THAT THEY HAVE TO PERFORM AS THEY ARE REPRESENTING ANYWHERE ABOUT 5 LAC (MP) TO 50,000(MLA) PEOPLE OF THEIR CONSTITUENCY!
That's why EVEN THOSE JAILED MPs/MLAs should be allowed/compelled to participate in the election. Their jailing is for their personal wrongdoings not for the wrongdoings of the citizens of their constituency. But here they have to perform a duty on behalf of the public in their constituencies.
HENCE, YOUR DECISION IS NOT JUSTIFIABLE, ATLEAST IN SPIRIT! IT IS SIMPLY UNDEMOCRATIC!
RE:SPIRITUALLY WRONG, TECHNICALLY RIGHT!
by HariOm Chawla on Jul 17, 2007 09:25 PM Permalink
Yes, I fully agree. MPs and MLAs, while voting for the President are not individuals, but representatives of people who have elected them to power. If one MP abstains from voting, it means lakhs of people abstain. Before deciding to abstain, it must be seen whether an MP has ascertained the will of his electrate.
It would be better if elections to the post of President are held directly by the people instead of through their representatives.
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by Cutlet Gravy on Jul 17, 2007 09:33 PM Permalink
Since your wish to vote directly cannot be granted this time it would be better if you control your Polly-Wolly Doodle do da for the next three-four days.
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by satya pal on Jul 17, 2007 09:11 PM Permalink
member of parliament and mla represent the voters.they can not ignore them in discharge of their duty.
