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With these words, I impress upon the Government once again to bring in reforms to suit the changing conditions of India.

 

PROF. M. RAMADASS (PONDICHERRY): Respected Sir, I am very happy to participate in this discussion on electoral reforms.

MR. CHAIRMAN: You have only five minutes because there is time constraint.

PROF. M. RAMADASS : Sir, it is very unfortunate. … (Interruptions) Sir, it was you who initiated this discussion and you took 60 minutes yesterday. … (Interruptions) and you are talking of all things under the globe. … (Interruptions) No aspersions on the Chair, only the reality is talked about.

SHRIMATI TEJASWINI SEERAMESH (KANAKAPURA): The rule of Sita is much better.
PROF. M. RAMADASS : Yes, the rule of Sita is much better. It is true that Sita was a person of supreme sacrifice as Madam Sonia Gandhi, who is sitting here in the House. Therefore, I would say that they should rule, and we welcome their rule also.
Our concern is that the people must have faith in the system, and to cultivate this faith in the people compulsory voting is not essential, but we would have to persuade the people to go to vote. The people must be inspired to have confidence in the candidates, who are contesting the elections. If it is not possible, then the Government should announce some disincentives, namely, if the people do not vote, then they would not be entitled to get certain concessions from the Government like the ration card, educational facilities, scholarship facilities, etc. If we convey about some such kind of disincentives to the people, then the people may feel that it is an obligation or a duty to go to vote.