Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Case on Negative/ Neutral Voting Button In EVM, SC refers to Larger Bench
The Supreme Court today referred to a larger bench the question as to whether a voter should be permitted to cast a negative vote during elections.
A two judge bench of Justices B N Agrawal and G S Singhvi said the issue needs to be examined by a larger bench as the question involved interpretation of a citizen's fundamental right.The Bench requested the Chief Justice to refer the matter to an appropriate larger bench for further consideration.
People Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), an NGO, had approached the apex court seeking directions to the Centre to ensure amendment to the Representation of People's Act (RPA) so that a voter can mark "none of the above" in the electronic voting machine.
This is because presently a voter if he or she desires not to cast vote in favour of any candidate, he or she should mandatorily inform the presiding officer of the polling booth.
Such a pre-condition was violative of the citizens right under Article 19(2) (Freedom of Expression and Speech) and makes the voter vulnerable to threats and intimidation from political parties, the PUCL had stated.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Vinod Kambli into Politics
The Stylish Former Indian cricketer from Mumbai ,who has a quite proven record on his back and a close friend of little master Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, the former cricketer is all set to start his political innings, on Wednesday announced that he will be joining the “Lok Bharti Party”.
“Education will be my main focus”, he said. He also has plans to float his own sports academy.
Related Story : Ex-Skippers into Politics
--Gopi
“Education will be my main focus”, he said. He also has plans to float his own sports academy.
Related Story : Ex-Skippers into Politics
--Gopi
Boycott LokSabha Election: Vijayakanth
The actor turned politician and founder and leader of political party Desiya Murpoku Dravidar Kazhagam (DMDK) Vijayakanth (Fondly known as Captain Vijayakanth) , who has changed his stand on political alliance from “No alliance”, “Alliance with People”, “Alliance with National Parties” to “Alliance with Non-DMK and Non AIADMK” and he has been moving coins on Srilanka issue with most care and has maintained silence on most part of the issue.
In the current stir of activities on Srilanka issue, he is almost isolated on the issue. It has triggered him to come up with a new idea, as per media reports he has demanded Political parties to boycott Loksabha election to show the country and the central government on their stand on obtaining ceasefire in Srilanka.
Political commentator says,” Political parties should comment on this; however he too joined the game of politics in the Srilanka issue”
--Gopi
In the current stir of activities on Srilanka issue, he is almost isolated on the issue. It has triggered him to come up with a new idea, as per media reports he has demanded Political parties to boycott Loksabha election to show the country and the central government on their stand on obtaining ceasefire in Srilanka.
Political commentator says,” Political parties should comment on this; however he too joined the game of politics in the Srilanka issue”
--Gopi
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ex-skippers all set to play their second Innings in political Field
As BJP already tasted the success of former "King of Cricket" Navjot Singh Sindhu’s Political charisma, Now Karnataka BJP is all set to rope in former Test Skipper, Spin Wizard, “Jumbo” Anil Kumble for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election, whether he can prove his mantle in political field is something that should be wait and watch.
When just retried people can get into politics then why not our old horses, a player and a captain who is well known for his wristy style batting and cool composure captaincy, our infamous Md.Azharuddin has showed interest to contest in his home land Hyderabad from a congress seat. These ex-captains can come into fray then why not the former captain and former selector Vengsarkar. Vengsarkar has met Shiv Sena leader Uday Thackeray to discuss about his plans on politics esp. on the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
“It is just a tip of Iceberg, more to follow”, general grapevine from political parties.
Ref : IBNLIVE
--Gopi
When just retried people can get into politics then why not our old horses, a player and a captain who is well known for his wristy style batting and cool composure captaincy, our infamous Md.Azharuddin has showed interest to contest in his home land Hyderabad from a congress seat. These ex-captains can come into fray then why not the former captain and former selector Vengsarkar. Vengsarkar has met Shiv Sena leader Uday Thackeray to discuss about his plans on politics esp. on the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
“It is just a tip of Iceberg, more to follow”, general grapevine from political parties.
Ref : IBNLIVE
--Gopi
Will negative voting be allowed in Electronic Polling Machine
The parliamentary elections are round the corner, however a question that is being asked is whether voters can exercise negative voting?
The Supreme Court will soon decide on the matter on Thursday. Earlier, the apex court had reserved orders on this issue.
So far:
Petitioner: Allow negative voting button on voting machines
Poll panel: Sent proposal four years ago
Centre: Tough to educate voters
Voters can currently choose not to vote by signing form
The court is hearing a petition by the PUCL which has asked for an additional button in electronic voting machines so that voters can have the option of not choosing any of the candidates in the fray.
The election commission said it supports negative voting and had written to the government four years ago.
But arguing against it, the Centre said the constitution review committee had rejected the proposal as it is tough to educate voters.
The law already provides for an option in which the voter can sign a form to register a non-vote but in India it has no real impact.
Ref : NDTV
The Supreme Court will soon decide on the matter on Thursday. Earlier, the apex court had reserved orders on this issue.
So far:
Petitioner: Allow negative voting button on voting machines
Poll panel: Sent proposal four years ago
Centre: Tough to educate voters
Voters can currently choose not to vote by signing form
The court is hearing a petition by the PUCL which has asked for an additional button in electronic voting machines so that voters can have the option of not choosing any of the candidates in the fray.
The election commission said it supports negative voting and had written to the government four years ago.
But arguing against it, the Centre said the constitution review committee had rejected the proposal as it is tough to educate voters.
The law already provides for an option in which the voter can sign a form to register a non-vote but in India it has no real impact.
Ref : NDTV
What is Negative or Neutral Voting
What is negative voting? , Negative or neutral voting is nothing but expressing our willingness of not to opt for any of the contestants. What are can be reasons for negative/neutral vote and why the hue and cry is more now?
The need for negative voting raise when we either not impressed or against the contesting candidates. Earlier in India we were using paper ballot, though not many people know about 49-O but they registered their unwillingness by making their vote (candidature option) illegible thus restricted any one from increasing their count. However in Electronic Polling machine, one is forced to opt for someone or the other even if he doesn’t like to do. Thus for example if 10 people are contesting in a constituency and there are one or many criminal cases registered against them, then if you want to go for negative voting in electronic polling machine then one may opt for a candidate with low profile criminal case against him i.e. we will opt for a candidate with Theft case against him than with murder charges.
--Gopi
The need for negative voting raise when we either not impressed or against the contesting candidates. Earlier in India we were using paper ballot, though not many people know about 49-O but they registered their unwillingness by making their vote (candidature option) illegible thus restricted any one from increasing their count. However in Electronic Polling machine, one is forced to opt for someone or the other even if he doesn’t like to do. Thus for example if 10 people are contesting in a constituency and there are one or many criminal cases registered against them, then if you want to go for negative voting in electronic polling machine then one may opt for a candidate with low profile criminal case against him i.e. we will opt for a candidate with Theft case against him than with murder charges.
--Gopi
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