Saturday, April 25, 2009

The Greatest Democratic Show on Earth

by Megan Smith

In many ways, India is beginning to be seen as able to make anything the United States does bigger and better. From Bollywood to the most recent presidential election, all eyes are on India during this time. In just a short while the next leader of India will be chosen. Still utilizing ancient voting papers, and registering at folding tables under tents in the rural areas, this election is sure to be huge. Approximately four million civil servants are needed to make each election a success, with an average turn out rate around 60 percent. With this years polling revealing the wealthier Indian population being sufficiently less interested in the election than their poor, rural counterparts, the international community needs to be ready for possible major changes within India's system

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