I am also just thinking, like Valmiki. While an amendment doesn't come through (and I don't believe it will ever do), why can't the electors put in a "blank" vote, i.e. without putting an X against any of the candidates? Isn't this viable? If it is, wouldn't this teach the politicians a good lesson?
Jorge ----- Original Message ----- From: Valmiki Faleiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 6:01 PM Subject: [Goanet]Dilemma of the Indian voter > > The People's Representation Act must be amended so that every ballot > in every election gives the voter, at the bottom of the list of contestants, the > option: *NONE OF THE ABOVE.* > > Only when NONE OF THE ABOVE *wins* the election, forcing a fresh poll, > will political parties be compelled to field worthwhile candidates -- not, as > at present, *winnable* horses. > > I think it was the redoubtable Khushwant Singh who had mooted this idea > years ago. Political parties obviously won't act. Maybe the judiciary would, > on grounds on reasonableness? Maybe Goanetters entitled to vote here > could sign an online petition, under the aegis of iPetition (www.ipetitions.com) > or some other net mechanism, to be submitted to a High Court? > > Just thinking. Regards/Valmiki > ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
