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Low turnout

Sir, — In the first two phases of elections, voter turnout has been below 60 per cent. This is a matter of great concern. Voting is the duty of every citizen. While in the urban areas people are indifferent to the elections, in the rural areas people are pre-occupied with earning a living. Sixty per cent of the electorate alone cannot make a good choice. Necessary steps should be taken to inform the people about the importance of their vote.

Md. Mudassir Alam,
Aligarh, U.P.

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Sir, — It is disheartening and shameful that so many names were missing from the voters list. The President of India has appealed to all citizens to exercise their franchise and called voting a sacred duty. But when so many names have disappeared from the list, how can his appeal be honoured?

A.P.V.S. Naga Mohan,
Kurnool, A.P.

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