Politically charged discussions abound in all corners. Everyone is glued to their TVs to finally concur if the exit polls matched with the actual result. Some bets are won, others feel forlorn and dejected.
By now you would have realized that it’s that time again when promises will be made in abundance, freebies will be distributed far and wide and all kinds strict oaths will be undertaken to ensure the ‘common welfare of all the people.’
The politics of consciousness refers to the idea of a person who is self-aware.We have got to continually engage with politics in our often-limited capacities. Being cynical or indifferent to the idea only adds to the problem. We understand that it’s easier said than done because of the bad name and colour that the word ‘politics’ has acquired over the years. We can blame the politicians, corrupt officers and even the justice/ judicial system but that is exactly where our job begins, not ends. Because politics affects us and it takes consistent efforts on a societal basis to affect any positive change.
The essence of a democracy is in understanding, analysing, criticising and reacting to issues. We need to account for the fact that politicians are elected representatives, that we chose to elect them and they are an extension of the society we all are a part of. We’ve got to live up to the fact that we are the world’s largest democracy. Let’s show the world what we’ve got, people! Because it doesn’t matter how many slaps/ abuses/ insults we throw at our representatives but rather if we made honest efforts in fully engaging with the system.
Also, don’t forget to vote this election. Make an informed choice and all the best!
Yours for the revolution,
Karan Kampani