Dear Election Commission of India,
Congratulations! Your recent performance has truly been a masterclass in the art of deflecting valid criticism and turning a blind eye to the concerns of the people you’re supposed to serve. Your response to Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter was truly a masterpiece of obfuscation and defensiveness, but alas, it missed the mark on credibility and transparency by a wide margin.
In the grand tradition of bureaucratic doublespeak, your letter managed to dance around the issues raised by Mr. Kharge
without actually addressing any of them. Instead of reassuring the public and restoring faith in the democratic process, you opted for a defensive tirade that would make even the most seasoned politician blush with embarrassment.
Your insistence on withholding crucial voting data, coupled with the inexplicable delays in releasing information, only serve to fuel speculation and erode trust in the electoral process. And let’s not even get started on your convoluted explanations for why voter turnout figures mysteriously fluctuate days after polling ends.
But perhaps the most egregious misstep in your recent performance is your apparent disregard for the role of citizens in the electoral process. Last time I checked, elections weren’t just about political parties and bureaucratic red tape – they’re about the people. Yet, your letter to Mr. Kharge seemed to suggest otherwise, painting a picture of an electoral system where only political parties matter and the concerns of ordinary citizens are conveniently ignored.
It’s truly a shame to see an institution that should be a beacon of democracy reduced to a mere appendage of the executive branch. If only the Election Commission could muster the same level of enthusiasm for conducting free and fair elections as it does for issuing petty rebuttals, perhaps we wouldn’t find ourselves in this sorry state of affairs.
So, here’s a friendly piece of advice: instead of lashing out at critics and clinging desperately to power, why not focus on actually serving the people? After all, isn’t that what democracy is supposed to be about?
Yours sincerely,
A Concerned Citizen