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India elections: what do you want from a new government in India? Share your perspectives India elections: what do you want from a new government in India? Share your perspectives
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Elections in India are always a mega event owing to the size and diversity Elections in India are always a mega event owing to the size and diversity of the electorate, the personalities and issues. Despite the worldwide media coverage it gets, some voices and stories are never heard because the focus is so much on national issues, big ticket items and the politicians. But, as author and historian Ramachandra Guha, says: " ... all 543 constituencies are equally important, at least if we believe that all citizens (not merely candidates) have equal rights."
of the electorate, the personalities and issues. Despite the worldwide media coverage it gets, some For this GuardianWitness India election assignment, we're partnering with KumKum Dasgupta, who's a senior assistant editor with the Hindustan Times in New Delhi. She's interested in politics, environment, development and digital media and will be helping us find new and alternative voices. You can find her on twitter @kumkumdasgupta
voices and stories are never heard because the focus is so much on national issues, big ticket items and the politicians. But, as author and historian Ramachandra Guha, says: " ... all 543 We'd like to hear from people who find it difficult to reach out to those in power and also the mainstream media. Perhaps you're a a maid, a farmer, a landless daily worker or an economic migrant. Or you may just feel that politicians do not represent you. We understand that it may be difficult for you to access the internet but perhaps you may have friends or relatives that can help.
constituencies are equally important, at least if we believe that all Do you think that the government hasn't delivered on its promises? What do you think a new government needs to address and why? What issues in India don't get covered? Will you choose to opt out this year by choosing the new 'None of the above' on the ballot sheet?
citizens (not merely candidates) have equal rights."
For this GuardianWitness India election assignment, we're partnering with KumKum Dasgupta, who's a senior assistant editor with the Hindustan Times in New Delhi. She's interested in politics, environment, development and digital media and will be helping us find new and alternative voices. You can find her on twitter @kumkumdasgupta
We'd like to hear from people who find it difficult to reach out to those in power and also the mainstream media. Perhaps you're a a maid, a farmer, a landless daily worker or an economic migrant. Or you may just feel that politicians do not represent you. We understand that it may be difficult for you to access the internet but perhaps you may have friends or relatives that can help.
Do you think that the government hasn't delivered on its promises? What do you think a new government needs to address and why?
What issues in India don't get covered? Will you choose to opt out this year by choosing the new 'None of the above' on the ballot sheet?
We're very interested in hearing from women and young people.We're very interested in hearing from women and young people.
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