Nandan Nilekani proposes a futuristic idea interlinking existing global financial systems, making them interoperable, saving time and costs. EPISODE #175
There is no doubt that the plan presented by Nandan is a world class idea. However, I would rather suggest Nandan and others to first present a paper on online voting system for India. Middle classes in India DONOT vote for many reasons, including just apathy and carelessness. The management of elections is a humongous task for EC as it is a pain for voters due to long queues, missing names etc. What we broadly get finally is 100% voting from the minority community and those who are induced one way or the other for voting. We must introduce optional online voting linked Adhaar and mobile banking etc with a fool proof plan that will pass all the hurdles including that of SC. This will increase voting percentage and it can lead to consequences for not voting too! I would suggest to Anil to give this idea a thought and come out with some ideas soon.
In theory what you suggest is a great idea. In practice it will be a challenge implementing it, especially in securing a controlled environment--to protect against fraud and a version of booth capture.
In fact, the ECI proposed a version for migrant workers--who often miss out on voting because they are not at their location. Sharing a link to the concept paper they circulated among political parties for their responses. Check it out.
Agree with you on the need to improve voter turnout. In fact, I recall that Ahmedabad municipality had made it mandatory for everyone to vote. This was years ago. Not sure its status today.
Maybe this idea can be explored as part of the 'One Nation, One Election' idea.
There is no doubt that the plan presented by Nandan is a world class idea. However, I would rather suggest Nandan and others to first present a paper on online voting system for India. Middle classes in India DONOT vote for many reasons, including just apathy and carelessness. The management of elections is a humongous task for EC as it is a pain for voters due to long queues, missing names etc. What we broadly get finally is 100% voting from the minority community and those who are induced one way or the other for voting. We must introduce optional online voting linked Adhaar and mobile banking etc with a fool proof plan that will pass all the hurdles including that of SC. This will increase voting percentage and it can lead to consequences for not voting too! I would suggest to Anil to give this idea a thought and come out with some ideas soon.
Dear Surendra,
In theory what you suggest is a great idea. In practice it will be a challenge implementing it, especially in securing a controlled environment--to protect against fraud and a version of booth capture.
In fact, the ECI proposed a version for migrant workers--who often miss out on voting because they are not at their location. Sharing a link to the concept paper they circulated among political parties for their responses. Check it out.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1887248
Agree with you on the need to improve voter turnout. In fact, I recall that Ahmedabad municipality had made it mandatory for everyone to vote. This was years ago. Not sure its status today.
Maybe this idea can be explored as part of the 'One Nation, One Election' idea.
Look forward to your continued participation.
Best
Anil
Further, from this election the ECI has permitted senior citizens to vote from home after prior registration.
Best
Anil