I'm voting on 12th May in the Karnataka assembly elections, what about you?

[Dinesh Vijay Patel]

Dear Karnataka voter,

High voter turnout is desirable.

A high turnout is generally seen as evidence of the will of the people, which is what a democracy is all about.

Assuming that low turnout is a reflection of disenchantment or indifference, a poll with very low turnout may not be an accurate reflection of the will of the people. 

Low turnouts can lead to unequal representation among various parts of the population. In developed countries, non-voters tend to be concentrated in particular demographic and socioeconomic groups, especially the young and the poor. 

However, in India, which boasts an electorate of more than 814 million people, the opposite is true. The poor, who comprise the majority of the demographic, are more likely to vote than the rich and the middle classes and turnout is higher in rural areas than urban areas.

In low-turnout countries, these groups are often significantly under-represented in elections

This has the potential to skew policy. For instance, a high voter turnout among the urban & rural poor with a low turnout among the rich & urban middle classes may lead to more money for welfare schemes, and less for issues related to urbanization. 

Until we have rules that render an election invalid if too few people vote,

Let's VOTE, I'm voting on 12th May in the Karnataka assembly elections to decide the government which will govern me for the next five years, what about you?

A concerned Indian...

P.s: 

1) Vote with family & friends, ensure, encourage & motivate others to take part in this festival of democracy...

2) If you aren't a Karnataka voter, do your best to share this message so as to motivate someone else.

Satyamev Jayate

Jai Hind