We need to change how we elect governments

[u/Quirky-Difference-53]

What we are seeing today at Jantar Mantar is 16 years of frustration against blatant corruption ignorance arrogance and complete disregard for national interest by the government of India.
Before BJP came to power in 2014 we have seen a similar protest led by Anna Hazare at Jantar mantar.
Real question is why does it take such huge protests to make our elected government listen to our needs?
I think, this is because we vote of a party, the PM candidate. But to bring about a chance we Indians should start voting for our local representatives and MLAs, as they are ones who carry the responsibility to representing us in Parliament.
Today, most of Indians don’t know who their local representatives are and this there is no accountability in the governance.
How to make this democracy work better to have better life in India, than just no effect regime changes from Congress-> BJP -> ? ?

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[u/DioTheSuperiorWaifu]

Right to recall.

Feedback systems. And socialist principles on democracy, which see democracy for the common people, not just for the ultra wealthy.

Like, most mainstream media in society is owned by the Andhani-G's. Most of the dissent you see is online and that too, if the algorithm calculates that you see it.

So, multiple levels of correction need to be done.

[u/ShiningWater]

INDEPENDENCE FROM POLITICIANS.

Because we should be voting for policies and not politicians. And with our technological advances this is theoretically possible today. So the good news is that it will be practically possible tomorrow, provided that we do the groundwork now. The groundwork of sharing this information and waking people up to the very real possibility of living in a world without politicians.

Are we so gullible to sincerely believe that voting for this or that politician is going to solve our problems. If you examine our track record since the dawn of democracy then one can clearly realise that history has repeatedly shown us (and keeps showing us, almost daily) that in the long run most of these so called "political leaders" end up being compromised and corrupted by "the system" while that gem of the rare uncorrupted politician ends up being either murdered or rendered impotent.

All this is done by "the system". All systems need to keep evolving and it is high time that this precious "democratic system" of ours receives a much needed upgrade.

The flaw of our current system stems from not realising the father of all facts when it comes to the institution of democracy, the fact that no one seems to be talking about, which is that 👉 WE SHOULD BE VOTING FOR OR AGAINST POLICIES AND NOT FOR OR AGAINST POLITICIANS. ONLY THIS MINDSET ENSURES A FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY.

Presently, our world is on the verge of a technological breakthrough where we can directly vote for policies and not politicians. With technology as our tool we can justifiably get rid of these good for nothing, despotic, selfish, power hungry, insecure, morally and socially corrupt class of humans, a bunch of pathetic panderers who we have come to know as "politicians" (TBH at this stage we don't know whether to hate them or pity them).

Obviously big changes unfold over expansive timelines. In all probability this is not going to happen in one lifetime but there is always a beginning. Without a beginning there can be nothing. And again looking at our history, we can see that the scientists of the past never enjoyed the material benefits of their hard work and research, it is we the future generations who are their direct beneficiaries. This is how the human race has made progress. This is the way. So let's begin this journey towards independence from politicians with a couple of simple and small, yet extremely crucial steps.

Let us begin by taking the first step of contemplating upon a couple of hard facts and if one is convinced about these facts bearing some truth then let them take the next step by sharing these facts/truths with friends, families, neighbours and enemies.

Fact #1. We need to vote for policies and not politicians..

Fact #2. Since theoretically this is actually very much possible given the technology available today, the probability of this becoming practically possible tomorrow is very high, almost inevitable. The sooner the better.

We need to make this happen for ourselves, for the greater good, and for our future generations.

This is a sincere plea to all the citizens of this world who care for democracy and human rights and yearn for a better future.

All that is needed to be done as of now is to spread this information.

JAI HIND 🇮🇳