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Many buyers but a few sellers
I do not believe that party tickets are sold when the general or bye-elections are conducted.
A party would definitely take the initiative of judging the capabilities of the leader chosen to represent the party to contest in the elections. Their choice may prove to be disappointing after the elections. Quite in contrast to the earlier times when politics hadn't been as much polluted, the leaders were nominated on the basis of their abilities and urge for development than their financial and social standing. It is pathetic that parties should sell tickets with the least regard for morality and responsibility to build a better India.
N.Swathi,
II B.Tech (IT)
Loyola Institute of Technology and Management
Sattenapalli, Guntur
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The election commission has evolved its own procedure for recognition of political parties for the purpose of regulating the allotment of exclusive election symbols to the genuine parties.
Internal squabbles among the ticket-seekers have brought to the fore the fact that leaders of various parties are just interested in getting the tickets rather than serving the public.
But the most unfortunate thing is that none have the courage to admit that in gross violation of the poll code, party tickets are being sold.
R. Sandeep Krishna
1B.Sc, Nalanda Degree College
Vijayawada.
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I strongly feel that the party tickets should not be sold. The tickets should be offered to only sincere leaders who are capable of not just developing their respective party but also the country as a whole.
Only the upright leaders bearing a clean track record besides having the zeal to contribute their mite to the all-round development of their constituency, should be taken into consideration.
I, however, favour enrolement of students as members of a political party as they are much more desirous of healthy development.
Local personnel like Surendra Babu and Praveen Prakash, I feel, will make the best icons for the youth.
V.S.L.Uma Maheswari
Satyanarayanapuram
Vijayawada - 11
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My belief in this regard is that the party tickets should not to be sold to the candidates. The representatives should be elected based on their efficiency, will power and desire to serve the society. The ticket-selling exercise may lead to dangerous situation wherin they may fall into the wrong hands. The stress, therefore, should be laid on allocation of the tickets to only those who are capable of discharging their duties effectively.
A successful and efficient representative is expected to possess the virtues of a true leader like courage, intelligence, sincerity, zeal etc. which helps a person analyse a situation effectively.
I feel that literates from various walks of life must take care while choosing their leader.
V.Srikanth,
I B.com, CA (PE-I)
Satyanarayanapuram,
Vijayawada.
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I pity the fact that party tickets are sold. It is a bad sign for a developing country like India where politics plays a major role.
A party selling tickets is bound to lose efficient leaders from that party who would otherwise contribute to the success of the party in the elections and may rather label themselves as party rebels worsening the situation which may ultimately lead to its defeat in the constituency.
I guess parties sell tickets in order to rope in funds for the party, which according to me is not the way a responsible party should work.
P. Sai Rakesh,
CSE, 1st Year (B.Tech)
KLCE
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Many rumours crop up while opposition parties campaign and the selling of party tickets is also one such rumour. It is foolish to say that party tickets are sold for, any party hoping to gain a reputation and establish a standard would not invite any risk, as there are chances of the party getting weaker by losing majority. I see no reason why a party should sell a ticket to make money which could be very well and safely done once the party is elected and starts ruling.I think it is not wise to believe rumours such as this for no party would sell a ticket and invite criticism which would only result in the destruction of the party's image.
U.Rudrakshi,
Satyanarayanapuram,
Railway Colony.
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Selling of tickets is an assumption and a wild guess with no proper proof supporting it and shouldn't be believed blindly as allegations are often made with regard to many issues during elections.
A party always tries to choose members who take up injustice seriously besides possessing the leadership qualities.
This automatically brings the member close to the people, which is a healthy sign as people choose to vote for leaders who they are familiar with, and knows their problems well.Hence, the party gives chance to enthusiastic people who share an urge to serve people. This also rejuvenates the party and brushes up its image as the new members of the party show active involvement, thus wiping away the undesirable reputation created by the previous members.
I believe that with a group of new members in their kitty who would not mind working any length for the welfare of the party, would ever bother to sell their tickets. It can be thus concluded that party tickets are not sold.
U. Aparna,
Q.No.135/C,
Railway Colony
Satyanarayanapuram.
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Party tickets are sold, but only to a certain extent. I think that the selling of tickets is mainly practised at major constituencies where tough competition exists between potential candidates of the same party and winning a ticket is more an issue of prestige. These leaders wouldn't afford to give a chance to any new-comer. Though this shameful act of immorality is carried out in darkness,it is bound to come to the notice of the public as long as envy among the party members exist . It is not surpirising that Indian politicians colour these exercises by offering impractical reasons and excuses for the foul play, for anything can be expected to happen as far as politics in India is concerned.
N. Ajay,
I/IV B.Tech (Civil)
K.L.C.E.College,
Vaddeswaram.
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In my opinion, party tickets are not sold as candidates for elections are selected and given tickets on a certain basis which not only include the promises made by the party leaders but also the implementation of these promises.
Current elections are different to last year's as there are many enthusiastic new-comers willing to work for the welfare of the party.It is unfair to say that party tickets are sold as the tickets are issued to only those leaders who work for the people as democracy demands it to be.
G. Samrat Krishna,
Junior Intermediate,
Kendriya Vidyalaya, No.1
Vijayawada.
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Politics these days has switched itself to the sale and purchase mode. I strongly believe that party tickets are sold. In the present day scenario, the major criteria is to earn capital.
It is pathetic to note that politics is confined to persons of unlimited means enjoying a certain level of social standing, leaving no scope for the common man to try his luck. Politicians have almost sold the country's pride and honour in greed of power and wealth giving every dictate a chance to dominate politics and leave the country in a state of utter misery and an unpredictable future. Politics in India has unmistakably become a kind of a game of hide and seek where the citizens are the ultimate sufferes. With the birth of a new party every hour, politicians succeed in blindfolding the society to any injustice and selling of the party tickets is one such pitiable activity.
P.Thanmaisri
VI th Class, Thomas
High School,
Avanigadda - 521 121.
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Democracy is defined as "by the people, of the people, for the people" by Abraham Lincoln. By noticing the present political scenario, democracy may be redefined as buy the people, off the people, and far the people. Contemplating the present election fever , we cannot help but accept the bitter truth that party tickets are sold.Party tickets are now sold and bought as common commodities in our daily market.
Overlooking this serious problem would be no less than deceiving ourselves. The party tickets are sold or bought by the successors of present or Ex-MLS's and MP's, leaving scope for doubts regarding the democracy of the country. If the election system is to be revived, the EC should take necessary action to prevent the sale of tickets
K. Padmaja, II B.Sc.,
Sri Kakatiya Mahila Degree Kalasala.
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It is sad to notice the degrading levels of poilitics in India where the basic criterion for a candidate to procure a ticket is his financial strength, which best match with the either a movie star or a local thug. The cost of a party ticket ranges from 40 lakhs to 2 crores depending on the importance of the constituency. This stands proof to the interest of the parties in making money rather than the working for the welfare of the people.
In this age of `politricks', the efficient politicians are abandoned, thereby washing away even the remote possibilities for any kind of development.
Syed. Akbar
MBA(Previous)
ICFAI National College
Vijayawada.
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I firmly believe that the party tickets are sold. It is well known that he who can bribe best can be sure of getting a party ticket. Though there have been many allegations made by political leaders stricken by humiliation and embarrassment, no proof could be gathered to uncover this horrible truth.
A recent sensation that had been successful in creating a buzz in the state through newspapers and television has stripped a party off its reputation with the confession if a leaders plight that had shot into limelight after he had been denied a promised ticket in spite of paying heavily.
He argued that his opponents in the same party offered more money than him and finally possessed the ticket.
He also put forward some bank receipts, which expose the story more clearly. keeping in view such situations, one can easily conclude that party tickets are sold
Anand, BBA
ICFAI National College
Vijayawada.
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It can be termed as a universal truth than a fact to mention that party tickets are sold. Most of the politicians are choose politics as their profession as a channel to mint money.
The sale of party tickets is a new innovation in this process.It is needless to mention that the party tickets are sold to candidates with a comparatively better financial status rather than the morality or ethics held by the leader.
When the criteria is the financial background it is inevitable that the politicians make the maximum use of the idea of selling a ticket for easy money, the candidates do not hesitate to but the tickets ,keeping in mind the long term plans results of drwing the double the amount spent on buying a ticket ,once they get into power.This immoral act can be prevented if every political party concentrates on the ability of the candidate than his financial status. .
S. Manikanta
ICFAI National College
Vijayawada.
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As the game is on, I feel that it is time for all political parties, be it a national or a regional party to gather party funds, and there could be no easy way of doing this than by selling party tickets to the candidates.
In India where very political party shares a certain level of fame,it is quite easy a process to allow the candidates to contest from their parties playing big investors where money is invested on buying the ticket and the returns can be expected if only the party or the candidate wins.
It's hard to decide upon who is to be blamed for the ongoing unethical practises in the country where everything is taken for granted and it may not seem to be a big deal to sell a party ticket while even the votes of the layman is being sold.
B.Suman, MBA (Previous)
ICFAI National College
Vijayawada.
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It is a known fact that tickets are sold in the political market and the strategy to this kind of business is sheer bribing of the senior leaders in the party.
These kind of practises are quite apparent to the both the politicians and the party members regardless of the variety in the treatment.
The acceptance of money by a national leader is bribe but the same word `bribe' cannot be applicable to thelocal leaders as the enjoy the ability to take shelter in the façade of party funding.
I believe that every party must take restrictive measures to avoid such practices which may very hamper the development of the country.
Sandeep,
ICFAI National College.
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With elections round the corner, the season is just perfect for the sale of party tickets.
The situation has become shoddy enough for holding auctions for party tickets where the highest bidder can get a chance rather than choice.
India has a high aim while deciding to be a democratic country where government is formed "by the people, for the people, of the people".
But now the country's democracy has assumed a change in its meaning defining it as buy the people (give money to get votes from the uneducated), off the people (once elected the people forget whom they have elected also as the person is no longer seen), far the people, (being away from the people).
With the changed scenario, meaning and form of democracy in India ,it only leaves the citizens wonder if politics is a profession, a mere commodity or just another item in a jewellery box don't know the value or meaning of democracy itself.
Mir Shujath Hussain,
ICFAI National College,
Vijayawada.
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I do not think that it is necessary to know whether party tickets are sold or not. For, huge amounts of money being spent in the city is pertained to the promotion of political parties.
Unlimited funds are allocated for various heads and even the gifts of mighty crowns fall in miscellaneous account. Petty Cash Vouchers are paid in lakhs of rupees where a layman cannot dare dream of buying a party ticket. Such are the echoes of their lamentations towards the distribution of party tickets.
Selling is an exchange process. Involvement of huge amounts of transactions in a process enroute to a party ticket, it is obvious that the party tickets are really sold and the answer `yes' may be justified.
J.Koteswara Rao, MBA.,
Sai Nagar,
Pamarru - 521 157
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