United Kingdom goes to
polls on June 8. This snap election was called by British Prime Minister
Theresa May. It seems that she wanted to have a stronger mandate before the
Brexit negotiations. Many people call this election – Election for
Hard/Soft Brexit. But it will have impact on many beyond Brexit negotiations.
That is why there is a need to vote. The ball is now in the hands of the
British public.
Worthwhile to remember that many
people around the world die to get the right to vote. Many others suffer in the
hands of brutal dictators, like Assad, and their agents because they want to
have a say in their countries’ affairs. Yet in democratic countries like
Britain, there are many who do not exercise this privilege. Some even think
their votes wouldn’t make a difference and hence do not care voting. We still
see same people complaining about the government in power or even about the
opposition. We may not like politics but our lives are affected by politics.
Hence there is a need to engage actively in local democracy and vote for what
matters for us. If we don’t engage locally and use our democratic rights, we
must accept what others have voted for. By the end of the day, the voice of the
majority rules even if we do not agree.
Avoid apathy and get out and
vote! Your Vote is Your Voice! We may not get what we
vote for, but it is our chance to exercise our democratic rights. June 8
is the day!