Vote is the precious backbone of democracy

'Always vote for principle though you may vote alone and you may treasure the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost'. - John Adams 

 Friends, after five years here comes the opportunity to raise your choice independently, ie election. And we Keralites will be at polling stations on 23rd of this month. Before electing a leader, we should be aware about the qualities of that person. Every single vote is precious in front of the nation. So as John Adams, the former president of the United States of America said, always vote for principle. People are different. Also, their ideologies are different. The leader's perspective about nation are also different. But the people's wish about the nation is unique. They dream a democratic country with peace and harmony, a secularized country, a nation which reflects equality etc. But the reality is contrasting. This is up to the leaders. A leader who has a good vision, a perfect panorama, valuable ideologies can lead a nation to its zenith. Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister etc, are the ever living models in Indian politics and in the minds of every citizen. They strived for the better development of the nation. They stretched their hands and minds to every aspect of the nation such as education, defence, space, technology, agriculture etc. Till their last breath, they entrusted their entire life for the nation. This is what a leader needed. We should think about the current Indian democracy. Gandhi wanted an India free from external invasions and our own social evils. We students, in coming years, will be able to vote. So, from now itself, we should know about the status of India and various parties and their ideologies too. Shape tomorrow by voting today......... Vote for Principle...vote for the best. 

Natasha Sebastian, XI B