tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post2011052979242454334..comments2023-09-09T14:52:23.521+05:30Comments on Redefining Oblivion © ®: The I in the ballotRakesh Vanamalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-23489896264727376892009-05-26T11:52:05.189+05:302009-05-26T11:52:05.189+05:30Anil
Thanks!
The BBC is a very interesting org...Anil <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />The BBC is a very interesting organization....... Winston Churchill once called it the "Enemy within the gates."<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-82944948212615366282009-05-26T11:51:56.495+05:302009-05-26T11:51:56.495+05:30Samby
Yes its sad that the brass isn't allowed t...Samby <br /><br />Yes its sad that the brass isn't allowed to vote! And no compensatory measures taken to correct this! Perhaps ballot boxes need to be sent to the front lines and I see no wrong in doing that!<br /><br />I'm sure a lot of responsible votes haven't been caste because of this....... such as the case of yours! <br /><br />Yeah, you had a prelim reading of this post while @ Natraj, after our many juices!!!!!<br /><br />Good time Samby! Thanks for coming! <br /><br />Cheers mate<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-27279299789710751492009-05-26T11:51:10.500+05:302009-05-26T11:51:10.500+05:30Bharath
Agree! Elections are like a festival........Bharath<br /><br />Agree! Elections are like a festival...... a funny one though, by the end of which the entire nation is tired and curious! <br /><br />Hopefully things will get better! We should make it better! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-89343965883761870692009-05-26T11:50:54.300+05:302009-05-26T11:50:54.300+05:30Jeet
Yeah, I know about this! Its sad that people...Jeet<br /><br />Yeah, I know about this! Its sad that people don't really choose the best...... perhaps a lot lies in being educated and sensible, which the masses are not! <br /><br />Change will come! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-38477017153249684952009-05-26T11:48:54.773+05:302009-05-26T11:48:54.773+05:30Bharath K
Thanks very much!
Cheers
RakeshBharath K <br /><br />Thanks very much! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-54826334362720289932009-05-26T11:48:43.248+05:302009-05-26T11:48:43.248+05:30Rahul
At last, I'm relieved a little to know tha...Rahul <br /><br />At last, I'm relieved a little to know that I ain't alone ;) <br /><br />Jai Ho to the Indian democracy! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-58759948794700476152009-05-26T11:48:25.318+05:302009-05-26T11:48:25.318+05:30Dintoons
I echo your thoughts and hope we tread t...Dintoons<br /><br />I echo your thoughts and hope we tread the path that you envision! <br /><br />Thanks very much for visiting and leaving me your comments!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-62249942763933992262009-05-26T11:48:09.903+05:302009-05-26T11:48:09.903+05:30Rajesh
True, lesser strings attached and hopeful...Rajesh <br /><br />True, lesser strings attached and hopefully a more decisive government with reforms in its agenda!<br />Lets wait and see!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-1578359357550271472009-05-26T11:47:59.159+05:302009-05-26T11:47:59.159+05:30Keshi
That perhaps is the best stand of all!
C...Keshi <br /><br />That perhaps is the best stand of all! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-5741863956952569692009-05-26T11:47:50.365+05:302009-05-26T11:47:50.365+05:30Bhargav
Thanks!
Yes, its good to see that a si...Bhargav <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />Yes, its good to see that a single party has emerged stronger this time, like you said, we are better off with lesser coalitions! <br />Hopefully, this will lead to some betterment in the area of much needed reforms! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-20644285248462768732009-05-26T11:47:34.516+05:302009-05-26T11:47:34.516+05:30Rahul G
Thanks for your comments! I'm happy that ...Rahul G<br /><br />Thanks for your comments! I'm happy that the exit polls were banned......the last thing we needed was the media screaming above the people! <br /><br />Now that the government appears to be stronger than ever before, we can expect some reforms and the like! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-81186196205137753902009-05-26T11:47:24.077+05:302009-05-26T11:47:24.077+05:30Mohsin
Thanks!
Yes, its good to see that a sin...Mohsin <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />Yes, its good to see that a single party has emerged stronger this time, like you said, we are better off with lesser coalitions! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-12780569075015655702009-05-26T11:47:13.370+05:302009-05-26T11:47:13.370+05:30Balu
Spot on you are with your analysis! One can...Balu <br /><br />Spot on you are with your analysis! One can now hope to see a lot of programs centered around reforms! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-37483670742755785442009-05-26T11:47:02.171+05:302009-05-26T11:47:02.171+05:30Magiceye
I agree, its been a very unbecoming thin...Magiceye<br /><br />I agree, its been a very unbecoming thing not to have caste my vote.......but like I said, after the incident, the fool is wise! <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-34658374870209975322009-05-26T11:46:15.309+05:302009-05-26T11:46:15.309+05:30Rakesh
Yeah, I didn't vote! :(
I agree with you...Rakesh<br /><br />Yeah, I didn't vote! :( <br /><br />I agree with your views and observations, some of the worst instances of badgering people during campaigning! <br /><br />Hope things change! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-15249664976808389732009-05-26T11:45:59.369+05:302009-05-26T11:45:59.369+05:30Devika Chechi
Am glad you liked it! I punched in...Devika Chechi <br /><br />Am glad you liked it! I punched in a lot of sarcasm in this post! ;)<br />Its not often that one gets to do politician bashing you see!<br /><br />Yes, us Indians (me included) take it for granted that it is a birth right to bash the system without even completing the basics, for instance, exercising our vote! <br /><br />Like I told Shravan, in response to his comment, If a change has to come, it has to come from the people! <br /><br />Thanks very much! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-90538270787342741892009-05-26T11:45:36.604+05:302009-05-26T11:45:36.604+05:30Shravan
Thanks!
Precisely, people will whine a...Shravan <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />Precisely, people will whine and moan, despite not having ever caste their votes before! <br />If a change has to come, it has to come from the people! <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-90410109418229263932009-05-25T02:49:33.787+05:302009-05-25T02:49:33.787+05:30pretty interesting take here bro. and talk about b...pretty interesting take here bro. and talk about bbs. they even came out with an election train for india, can u believe that?<br /><br />http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45702000/jpg/_45702447_jex_345251_de27-1.jpgAnil Sawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598267987035726165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-57808260378673801472009-05-20T17:22:47.623+05:302009-05-20T17:22:47.623+05:30See I can't vote so I cannot be accused of not vot...See I can't vote so I cannot be accused of not voting... but then how sad is that a large body of genuine nation caring people aren't allowed to vote ?<br /><br /><br />Ofcourse its not a clear cut rule...but a technicality which anyway prevents almost 70 percent of the force to not do so.<br /><br />Views about politics... I think I read this one when we were sitting together at that natraj place.. that seems to have become our regular hangout eh ?? sab kuch karke juice pio.. :)<br /><br />the way u haev written this shows the concern and alertness with wich u have been following the elections.. refreshing change in the times when most of the people jsut say i hate politics.. hate the politicians not politics eh ?<br /><br />we'll i and i am sure u too along with me... hope that even though its not what we hoped for..but then.. if its good for the nation in the end.. we couldn't be more happier right ?? lets wait and watch..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-83149090488295809722009-05-20T17:02:19.971+05:302009-05-20T17:02:19.971+05:30Elections are indeed one among the numerous festiv...Elections are indeed one among the numerous festivities in India, more like a political carnival.. where everything from abuse, accusations, bricks, shoes can be hurled… <br />If it is fairly the responsibility of a citizen to take part in the democratic process, it is equally right on the part of the citizen to NOT cast vote, if s/he doesn’t find any one worthy of his/er choice.. well the EC should make it a valid exercised vote, so that the parties don’t use it on their favors.The Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07891966342616017628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-400518968065258872009-05-19T22:25:00.000+05:302009-05-19T22:25:00.000+05:30Well...it does upset me that the person whom I had...Well...it does upset me that the person whom I had voted for did not win the pune leg...however I totally agree with your views and its really well put...<br /><br />Change will come!Jeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01750683960679600776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-85895422520163934372009-05-19T21:16:00.000+05:302009-05-19T21:16:00.000+05:30Great Capture Rakesh !!!This Shows How Much Enthus...Great Capture Rakesh !!!This Shows How Much Enthusiasm The Lady Had For Country !!!Unseen India Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181236800235013022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-2833739061726784152009-05-19T10:40:00.000+05:302009-05-19T10:40:00.000+05:30share here buddy..I also have a guilt of not voti...share here buddy..I also have a guilt of not voting :(<br />Jai Ho..to the Indian Democracy!!Toon Indianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675962505129911588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-34113959660113119252009-05-19T09:50:02.483+05:302009-05-19T09:50:02.483+05:30here's looking forward to a dynamic and prosperous...here's looking forward to a dynamic and prosperous india, a wonderful blend of the old and the new!! :)<br /><br />great, thought-provoking posts on your blog, thanks for sharing!DINTOONShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00674667949479745055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-87968974474779622942009-05-19T09:46:41.093+05:302009-05-19T09:46:41.093+05:30Let us hope with no Lalu, Paswan, Maya, Mulayam an...Let us hope with no Lalu, Paswan, Maya, Mulayam and the LEFT around we will see good governance.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.com