As part of the chapter Electoral Politics in Social Science, Class IX conducted elections. These elections were as democratic as the actual process. Elections started with nomination of candidates. This happened keeping in mind the ratio of boys and girls in the class. Aman Tagore, Burhanuddin Khambati, Jatin Bhawsar and Vibhuti Thackar were nominated. The four parties were Allay Party, Ekta Party, Indus Aristocrats and Empowerment Party respectively. Each had supporters in the class and Jayesh Bhawsar was appointed the Election Commissioner.
As usual, the candidates with their supporters started campaigning and convincing people to elect them. (Some of us couldn't resist a bit of horse trading). The walls of the second floor were covered with posters and slogans for the elections.
Finally, the much awaited day arrived - 1st December! After the morning assembly, the candidates gave their speeches which were full of promises to make Indore and the country a better place. The day of the election also showed the main features of a democratic election - there was equality among all voters - class VI children's votes counted as much as the votes from class IX students which carried the same value as the votes given by our mentors. There was no discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, colour, career or age (classes III to V did not vote though - they were underage for our elections!)
A very strict Election Commissioner ensured free and fair elections. There were four polling booths and at each booth the process went very smoothly.
Now, with bated breaths we await the result which will be declared on 3rd December.
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- Riya Godwani
Class IX
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